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2019 Map of North Elba

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of North Elba
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

North Elba serves as the gateway to this high-altitude landscape within the Adirondack Park, where modern infrastructure meets the storied paths of the Adirondack High Peaks. The convergence of Adirondack Loj Rd at Heart Lake marks a historical center for backcountry access, leading travelers toward the formidable MacIntyre Mountains and the dramatic summits of Algonquin Peak and Iroquois Peak.

The hydrology of the region is defined by the West Branch Ausable River and a series of glacial features, including the narrow corridor of Avalanche Lake and the Upper Cascade Lake to the east. Modern recreational development is evident at the Mount Van Hoevenberg MTB Center Base Loop, while traditional mountain passes like Avalanche Pass and Caribou Pass continue to dictate the movement of people through this demanding terrain.