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1901 Map of Newcomb

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Newcomb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

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The Hudson River headwaters wind through this high-country landscape, where 19th-century settlement was concentrated along a few key watercourses and mountain passes. Newcomb sits at the northern edge of this map, positioned between Rich Lake and Harris Lake, serving as a primary hub for this portion of the Adirondack wilderness. To the east, the settlement of Tahawus and the Boreas River valley define the terrain.

Remote outposts like the Northwoods Club, Clubhouse, and Aiden Lair suggest the area's early history of private retreats and seasonal lodges. The topography is dominated by prominent peaks such as Vanderwhacker Mt. and Goodnow Mt., while the confluence of the Newcomb River and the Hudson reveals the complex drainage patterns that shaped local travel before modern infrastructure. This 1896 survey, reprinted in 1944, preserves the locations of early mountain trails and small settlements like Gooley along the river forks.