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2010 Map of Dix Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Elk Lake sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the waters of Loon Bay and The Narrows meet. To the north, the terrain rises sharply toward the summits of the Colvin Range, including Mount Colvin and Blake Peak. This area is defined by its dramatic relief and alpine water features, from the depths of Lower Ausable Lake and Upper Ausable Lake to the sheer drops of Rainbow Falls and Fairy Ladder Falls.

A network of mountain passes and specific landmarks indicates a long history of navigation through this difficult terrain. Key points like The Carry between the Ausable lakes, Hunters Pass, and Elk Pass show the traditional routes used to traverse the high peaks. Named features such as Wagon Wheel Landing and Jones Beach on the southern edge near Clear Pond suggest specific points of access and recreation within the Adirondack wilderness as it stood in the early 21st century.