1957 Map of Number Four

About this map

Adirondack State Park dominates this mid-century survey of Lewis and Herkimer counties, where the vast water resources of the western Adirondacks are carefully documented. The map centers on the high-elevation Stillwater Reservoir, showing its normal pool elevation and surrounding wilderness. This area is defined by its complex network of interconnected ponds and lakes, from the northern Lanes Pond and Trout Pond down to Huckleberry Lake in the south. The small settlement of Number Four serves as a local hub near Woodwardia Pond, connected by the Number Four Road and Stillwater Road. The hydro-industrial character of the landscape is evident at Eagle Falls and Moshier Falls, where spillway elevations and reservoirs indicate the managed flow of the Beaver River. For those interested in forest history, the survey identifies several fire observation points, including a Lookout Tower near the center of the sheet and another on Lookout Mtn overlooking the reservoir.