2016 Map of Derrick

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Adirondack Park Preserve lands dominate this portion of Franklin County, characterized by an intricate network of interconnected waterways and isolated peaks. The small settlements of Derrick and Floodwood serve as the primary human outposts in a landscape defined more by water than by roads. Local topography is anchored by the prominent elevations of Floodwood Mtn and Iron Mtn, while the surrounding lowlands are saturated with glacial features like Dry Channel Pond, W Pine Pond, and E Pine Pond. The presence of the Township 19 Club and various localized access roads like E Shore Rd and Windfall Rd suggests a landscape managed for both timber and recreation. This interior wilderness drainage feeds into systems like Windfall Brook and Black Brook, illustrating the complex hydrology that historically supported the region's logging and seasonal sporting camps.