2013 Map of Deferiet

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The Black River carves a winding path through this portion of Jefferson County, anchoring the small riverside communities of Deferiet, Great Bend, and Herrings. These settlements are closely tied to the water's course, which served as the historical engine for local industry and development. Near Great Bend, the F W Woolworth Memorial Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogists and local historians. North of the river, the landscape transitions into the expansive grounds of Fort Drum, which encompasses former crossroads and hamlets such as Sterlingville, Reedville, and Pine Plains. This northern area is defined by a network of smaller waterways including Trout Brook and Black Cr, alongside several named intersections like Doolins Crossing and Strickland Corners that hint at the region's older rural connectivity before the military installation's expansion.