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2013 Map of Blue Ridge

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Blue Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Blue Ridge sits at the heart of this Essex County landscape, a small settlement defined by its position along the Blue Ridge Rd corridor. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of high peaks and significant water bodies, including Clear Pond to the north and the Schroon River flowing along the eastern edge. The topography is anchored by the Blue Ridge Range and prominent summits such as Hoffman Mountain and Nippletop Mountain.

A complex system of drainages, including Hoffman Notch Brook, Niagara Brook, and The Br, carves through the mountain passes and notches. The map illustrates the sparsely populated nature of the High Peaks region in the early 21st century, where human activity is largely confined to roads like Elk Lake Rd and Jensen Rd. Named landmarks like Three Brothers Mountain and Hornet Cobbles indicate a landscape dominated by natural features rather than urban development.