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2013 Map of Derrick

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Derrick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Derrick and Floodwood anchor a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways within the Adirondack wilderness. The terrain is dominated by prominent elevations such as Floodwood Mountain and Iron Mountain, which rise above a dense cluster of lakes and ponds. This 2013 survey documents a region where access is primarily via narrow routes like Kildare Rd, Windfall Rd, and Floodwood Rd, highlighting the persistence of isolated settlements in Northern New York.

A labyrinth of glacial water bodies, including Floodwood Pond, Rollins Pond, and the interconnected Spectacle Ponds, reflects a topography shaped by water. The presence of smaller features like Pitchfork Pond, Blue Pond, and Slang Pond suggests a tradition of local naming tied to the specific shapes and locations of these secluded waters. Further south, Wolf Pond and its nearby access via N Little Wolf Rd and Lead Pond Rd indicate the importance of these water sources to the local geography.