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2010 Map of Colton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Raquette River carves a winding path through the heart of Saint Lawrence County, anchoring the settlements of Colton, South Colton, and Hannawa Falls. This 2010 topographic record captures a landscape where river hydrology and conservation land-use intersect, evidenced by the broad waters of the Warm Brook Flow and Arbuckle Pond situated south of the main village. The presence of numerous burial grounds, including Riverside Cemetery, Pleasant Mound Cemetery, and Saint Patrick Cemetery, provides valuable geographic points for genealogists tracing family roots in these North Country hamlets.

Industrial and conservation history is reflected in the surrounding timberlands, specifically Saint Lawrence State Forest Number 28 and Saint Lawrence State Forest Number 12. Further inland from the river, small crossroads like Wilson Corners and Washburn Corners suggest the area's agricultural past. This geography is defined by its water, from the small islands like Coney Island to the dramatic Higley Falls, illustrating the region's enduring reliance on the Raquette River corridor for both community identity and natural resources.