1915 Map of Number Four

About this map

Number Four serves as a lone outpost of settlement within this densely wooded and water-filled landscape on the boundary of Lewis and Herkimer Counties. Surveyed just before the First World War, the area is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and mountain peaks. To the north, the West Branch Oswegatchi River and the Middle Branch Oswegatchi River carve through the terrain, flanked by distinctive landforms like The Hogs Back. The presence of Silver Mine Dam and Beech Dam suggests early industrial or resource management efforts in a region otherwise dominated by primitive wilderness. High points such as Stillwater Mtn and Peaked Mtn overlook numerous small water bodies, including Gregg Lake and the isolated Loon Hollow Pond. This map captures a moment before modern infrastructure, where Balsam Flats and other family-named landmarks provided the primary orientation for those navigating the North Country.