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2016 Map of Crystal Dale

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Crystal Dale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Adirondack Park Preserve boundary cuts through this corner of Lewis County, where the highlands begin their transition toward the rugged interior of the park. Small hamlets like Crystal Dale and Petries Corners are situated along a network of country roads, while the southeastern portion of the map is dominated by an intricate system of water bodies including Chase Lake, Cleveland Lake, and Hopsicker Pond. The Independence River and Crystal Cr drain this landscape, winding through terrain marked by landmarks such as Beech Hill.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the Wetmore Cem and the legacy of the Erie Canal Rd, reflecting early transportation and settlement patterns. The landscape is a mix of small-scale infrastructure like the Lowville Reservoir and numerous named ponds and lakes, including the uniquely shaped Gourd Lake and Halfmoon Lake. These features reveal a region defined by its water resources and proximity to the Adirondack wilderness in the early 21st century.