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2010 Map of Degrasse

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The South Branch Grass River and Middle Branch Grass River converge near the settlement of Degrasse, forming a landscape defined by significant water drops and remote ponds. This area of Saint Lawrence County is characterized by numerous waterfalls, including Basford Falls, Sinclair Falls, and Twin Falls, which mark the river's descent through the Adirondack foothills. To the east, the small settlement of Clarksboro sits near Twin Falls, while Camp Flat-Rock and Flat Rock Falls are located further into the interior.

Local history is grounded at the Pleasant View Cemetery north of the main hamlet, while the presence of the Clifton Hunt Club Airport and Orebed Ponds suggests a landscape shaped by both recreation and earlier industrial prospecting. Extensive waterways like Plumb Brook, Steep Bank Brook, and Skate Creek drain a complex terrain of low hills such as Randall Hill and Huftle Hill, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the western Adirondack region.