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2016 Map of Newcomb

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Newcomb sits at the heart of this Adirondack landscape, where the upper reaches of the Hudson River flow through a complex system of glacial lakes and mountain peaks. The map reveals a transition from the village center near Harris Lake and Belden Lake to the protected wilderness of the Adirondack Park Preserve. Significant water bodies such as Rich Lake and the Essex Chain Lakes dominate the southern and western portions of the quadrangle, connected by an intricate network of streams including the Goodnow River and Wolf Creek.

Topographically, the area is defined by prominent elevations like Goodnow Mountain and Polaris Mountain. The presence of roads like Gooley Club Rd and Otter Pond Rd provides insight into the historical access points for logging and private sporting clubs that have long characterized the central Adirondack region. The mapping of the Goodnow Flowage and various stillwaters, such as Blackwell Stillwater, illustrates the controlled and natural hydrology that has shaped the local economy and ecology.