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1915 Map of Number Four

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Number Four
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Number Four serves as the primary outpost in this densely wooded portion of the Adirondacks during the early twentieth century. The landscape is defined by the intricate hydrological networks of the Oswegatchie River and its middle branch, alongside the Beaver River and Independence River. This survey captures the transition of the wilderness as hydraulic engineering began to reshape the waterways, evidenced by structures such as the Soft Maple Dam, Beech Dam, and Silver Mine Dam.

Natural landmarks like Eagle Falls and prominent elevations including Stillwater Mtn and Mt Tom punctuate the terrain. The area is dotted with numerous small bodies of water, from the clustered Twin Ponds to the isolated Tied Lake and Raven Lake. Boundary lines for Croghan, Watson, and Webb delineate the remote townships, while features like Balsam Flats and The Hogs Back indicate the distinct topographic character of this Lewis and Herkimer County borderland.