2016 Map of Dix Mountain

About this map

Dix Mountain dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Adirondacks, serving as the center of a complex topography of peaks and deep drainage basins. The area is defined by the sharp verticality of features like Fish Hawk Cliffs and the Colvin Range, which overlook the slender, fjord-like basins of Lower Ausable Lake and Upper Ausable Lake. These water bodies, fed by Cascade Brook and the East Branch Ausable River, represent the headwaters of a major watershed. To the south, the terrain descends toward Elk Lake, where The Narrows and Loon Bay mark a shift in the landscape's character from steep ridges to glacial lakes. Historical landmarks such as Indian Head and Cy Beedes Ledge emphasize the long-standing prominence of these viewpoints, while remote points like Hunters Pass and Elk Pass highlight the naturally defined transit corridors used to navigate this dense mountain cluster.