2010 Map of Copper Lake

About this map

Otter Creek and its many tributaries define the hydrology of this Herkimer County landscape, where water drainage patterns dictate the limited human reach into the forest. In the early 21st century, this area of Webb remained largely defined by its intricate network of ponds and named creeks rather than dense settlement. The map reveals a land centered on Copper Lake and its neighbors like Little Pine Lake and West Pine Pond. Transportation is limited to a few arterial routes such as Partridgeville Rd and Ten Mile Rd, which skirt the edges of the wetland systems. The abundance of creatively named water features, including Drunkard Creek and Twin Sister Creek, highlights a long-standing local geography based on wilderness navigation and seasonal watersheds.