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2016 Map of Hermon

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hermon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hermon and Russell serve as the primary anchors of this Saint Lawrence County landscape, where the winding course of the Grass River dictates much of the area's geography. The river passes through notable points like Jacksons Falls and the sharp turn at Devils Elbow, flowing past Earl Island as it moves toward the southeast. The settlement pattern is defined by several small communities and crossroads such as Stellaville, Marshville, and Stalbird, connected by a network of county roads including the Hermon-Pyrites Rd and Pestle Street Rd.

Elevated landmarks like Kimball Hill and Hamilton Hill overlook a drainage system fed by numerous brooks, including Plumb Brook and Brandy Brook. The layout of Palmerville and Derbys Corners reflects the traditional North Country transition from riverbank industry to upland farming and timber tracts. This modern topographic record preserves the persistent naming of local meadows and crossings, such as Beaver Meadow and the confluence of Elm Creek and Tanner Creek.