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2010 Map of Belfort

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Belfort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Beaver River hydroelectric development and rural Lewis County crossroads define this northern New York landscape. The river is heavily managed through a series of impoundments, including Effley Falls Pond, Taylorville Pond, and Belfort Pond, created to harness the water's energy at natural drops like High Falls and Elmer Falls. The topography is shaped by these reservoirs and the surrounding drainage of the West Branch Oswegatchie River and Indian River.

Settlement is concentrated at Belfort and Kirschnerville, representing the agricultural and small-scale industrial hubs of the area. Away from the river valleys, the landscape is marked by the presence of the Carthage Reservoir and Croghan Reservoir, highlighting the regional importance of these uplands for municipal water supplies. This survey documents the infrastructure of the North Country's river-driven economy in the early 21st century.