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2023 Map of Crystal Dale

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Crystal Dale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Adirondack Park Preserve dominates the eastern half of this Lewis County landscape, where the Independence River and its numerous tributaries carve through the upland terrain. Small hamlets and historic intersections such as Crystal Dale, Petries Corners, and Sperryville anchor the local road network, which includes family-named routes like Dicob Rd and Ruprick Rd. The area's hydrology is particularly dense, featuring remote water bodies like Hopsicker Pond, Payne Lake, and the larger Chase Lake.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated in the west, including the Campville Cem and the Lowville Reservoir. The terrain rises toward Beech Hill in the northwest, while the southeastern corner is a complex of small ponds and wetlands, such as Little-Punky Pond and Hinchings Pond. This topography illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where land use remains tied to the natural watercourses and the protected forest preserve.