Loading map...

2023 Map of North Wilna

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of North Wilna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Woods Mill and the crossroads of North Wilna anchor the northern reaches of this landscape, where the Indian River winds through the forested borderlands between Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural fringes of Carthage in the south to the vast military reservation of Fort Drum, which dominates the western and central geography. This modern survey tracks the complex network of tank trails and military roads that overlay older rural patterns, including the Russell Tpke and Lewisburg Rd.

In the east, the village of Natural Bridge sits near the county line, while smaller rural nodes like Fargo and North Croghan dot the southern hills. Genealogical interests are served by landmarks such as Sand Hill Cem and the Countryman's Landing Strip, reflecting the mix of traditional settlement and modern utility. The terrain is defined by low summits like Boreas Mountain and the drainage of Black Creek, illustrating a landscape shaped by both glacial history and strategic modern use.