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2019 Map of Mount Adams

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Mount Adams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Tahawus and the historic Upper Works region serve as the central landmarks of this High Peaks landscape, where the headwaters of the Hudson River begin their southward journey. This area of the Adirondack Park Preserve is defined by a dense network of water bodies and high elevations, including Henderson Lake, Lake Andrew, and the secluded Calamity Pond. The topography is dominated by the MacIntyre Mountains and peaks such as Mt Adams and Henderson Mtn, illustrating the difficult terrain that challenged early industrial efforts in the Adirondacks.

Transportation corridors like the Upper Works Rd and Tahawus Rd follow the natural contours of the river valleys, connecting remote mountain passes to the settlement at Tahawus. The map details a wilderness hydrology of brooks and rivers, from the Opalescent River to Santanoni Brook, which historically supported the region's logging and mining operations. For researchers, the map provides precise documentation of named summits like Popple Hill and Echo Mtn, alongside the sprawling boundaries of the Adirondack Park.