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1968 Map of Newton Falls

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Newton Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Oswegatchie River snakes through this 1968 study of the northern Adirondacks, anchoring a landscape where industrial activity and educational forestry intersect with the wilderness. The settlement of Newton Falls sits at the heart of local operations, supported by a Penn Central rail line and punctuated by evidence of resource extraction including a Strip Mine, Mine Dump, and an Industrial Waste Pond. This era shows the working character of the woods before modern preservation shifts altered the regional economy.

To the south, the village of Wanakena serves as a gateway to the forest, notably home to the State Ranger Sch near the banks of the river. The map details a complex hydrology of ponds and outlets, from the expansive Dead Creek Flow to the interior Chaumont Swamp. Researchers can also locate smaller outposts like Cook Corners and various family-named peaks such as Spruce Mtn and Marble Mtn within the Adirondack State Forest Preserve.