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1999 Map of Lewis

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Lewis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Adirondack Park dominates this late-century landscape, where the high peaks of the Jay Mountains and the Soda Range define the rugged topography of Essex County. Settlement is concentrated along the valleys, with the hamlet of Lewis situated near the Boquet River and the small community of Deerhead to the north. The area's transit is anchored by the Adirondack Northway, which cuts a modern path through the wilderness, contrasting with the established local routes that connect historic sites like Central Cemetery and Fairview Cem.

Tracing the waterways reveals a network of brooks and ponds, from Lawson Pond in the north to Big Pond further south. The map reflects a landscape managed for both preservation and utility, evidenced by the presence of a Gravel Pit and designated Campground areas near Stowersville. The transition from the high ridges of Arnold Mtn and Saddleback Mtn down to the river basins illustrates the complex drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of the northern Adirondacks.