2023 Map of Five Ponds

About this map

The Adirondack Park Preserve defines this landscape of the northern New York wilderness, where the Oswegatchie River meanders through a network of wetlands and remote ponds. In the northeast, the sprawling waters of Cranberry Lake and the Dead Creek Flow provide a clear contrast to the upland terrain marked by Panther Mountain and Roundtop Mountain. This region is a significant corridor for backcountry travel, featuring a dense system of historic routes such as the High Falls Trl and the Wolf Pond - Cage Lake Trl. Natural landmarks like Boiling Spring and the Griffin Rapids indicate a terrain shaped by consistent water flow through the southern portion of St. Lawrence County and the Herkimer County border. The presence of numerous isolated water bodies, including Toad Pond and Hitchins Pond, reflects the glacially carved character of the High Peaks region.