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1898 Map of Newcomb
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1898 Map of Newcomb

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

Newcomb sits at the heart of this high-country landscape, where the Newcomb River joins the upper Hudson River near Harris Lake. Surveyed in the 1890s, the map documents a transition point between early Adirondack settlement and the rise of private sporting interests. Remote enclaves like the Northwoods Club and the Clubhouse near Mink Pond appear alongside historic travel stops such as Aiden Lair and Tahawus. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks including Vanderwhacker Mt. and Goodenow Mt., interspersed with dozens of glacial lakes and ponds. Notable waterways like the Boreas River and Wolf Creek carve through the townships of Minerva and Newcomb, illustrating a period before significant modern development when the region was primarily valued for its timber, hunting grounds, and early wilderness tourism.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1898
Date Published1898
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.9 x 19.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain