2016 Map of Mount Tom

About this map

The Plains is a distinctive level opening within the dense water systems of Hamilton County, located just south of Mt Tom. This part of the Adirondacks is defined by a network of drainage basins, most notably the South Branch Moose River and Otter Brook, which snake through the high elevations. The map reveals a land structured by water, from the larger Seventh Lake and Mohegan Lake to smaller, tucked-away basins like Helldiver Pond and Icehouse Pond. Human access is limited to a few specific forest corridors such as Moose River Rd and Otter Brook Rd, which provide the only primary routes through the terrain. The presence of Mitchell Ponds Mtn and Seventh Lake Mtn creates a high-relief landscape that has historically limited development to seasonal and conservation-focused activity.