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2010 Map of Five Ponds

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Oswegatchie River meanders through this portion of the Adirondack Park, creating a complex network of waterways and wetlands. This landscape is defined by its numerous small basins and glacial features, including the Five Ponds group—comprising Big Shallow, Little Shallow, and the Washbowl. Higher elevations such as Panther Mountain, Threemile Mountain, and Roundtop Mountain overlook a terrain punctuated by significant hydrographic landmarks like High Falls and Sliding Falls.

Evidence of historical access and recreational use appears at Janacks Landing on the edge of Dead Creek Flow. The southern reaches of the map show an intricate system of interconnected water bodies, from Oven Lake and Hitchins Pond to the remote Streeter Fishpond. The presence of The Plains suggests a distinct break in the otherwise dense woodland and mountain topography typical of this region of New York.