2016 Map of Five Ponds

About this map

The Adirondack Park wilderness dominates this landscape, where the meandering Oswegatchie River and its numerous tributaries define the terrain. The map highlights a complex aquatic network, including the namesake Five Ponds group—Little Five, Big Five, Little Shallow, Big Shallow, and Washbowl—tucked between Panther Mtn and Partlow Mtn. The survey documents a transition from the larger waters of Cranberry Lake in the northeast to more secluded interior features like Gull Lake and Toad Pond. Notable navigational landmarks for those traversing the interior include High Falls and Griffin Rapids along the river's upper reaches. The county line between St. Lawrence Co and Herkimer Co bisects the area, crossing through open regions such as The Plains near Boiling Spring.