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2019 Map of Dix Mountain

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Dix Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Elk Lake sits as the central focal point of this high-elevation landscape, surrounded by the dramatic verticality of the Colvin Range and the Sawteeth. This wilderness area is defined by its series of major peaks and passes, including Nippletop and the prominent Dix Mtn. Notable water features such as Rainbow Falls and the Clear Pond southern basin demonstrate the complex drainage patterns of the High Peaks region, where several forks of the Boquet River originate.

Watercourses like Slide Brook and Lillian Brook carve through the steep terrain, leading to landmarks such as Indian Head and the sheer Fish Hawk Cliffs. The isolation of the area is reinforced by the limited road access, primarily via Lake Rd and Elk Lake Rd, which serve as the primary conduits into these densely contoured mountains. This survey illustrates the concentration of High Peaks and the narrow passes, like Hunters Pass and Elk Pass, that have long challenged and guided travelers through this part of Essex County.