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1989 Map of Newcomb

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Newcomb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Newcomb is situated at the heart of this late-20th-century landscape, positioned between the expansive waters of Rich Lake and Harris Lake. This high-altitude region of the Adirondack Park is defined by its complex hydrology and massive peaks, with the Hudson River winding through the eastern portion of the sheet. The presence of the SUNY Newcomb Campus and the Tahawus Club indicates the area's dual identity as a center for scientific research and private recreation.

Relief is dominated by the looming profiles of Goodnow Mountain and Vanderwhacker Mountain, providing a detailed look at the timbered slopes and glacial drainage patterns common to Essex County. Significant water features like Goodnow Flow and the Chain Lakes chain—including Fifth Lake through Eighth Lake—reveal the remote, interconnected nature of the Adirondack backcountry before more modern infrastructure changes.