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2010 Map of Pope Mills

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Pope Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Pope Mills sits at a critical hydrologic junction where Fish Creek flows toward the eastern reaches of Black Lake. This Saint Lawrence County landscape is defined by its erratic water patterns and small, family-associated crossroads that have anchored the rural community for generations. The map reveals a complex network of bays and islands along the lake's edge, including Big Island and Elizabeth Island, which contrast with the agricultural uplands to the east.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial grounds such as Oldsville Cemetery and Pleasant Lake Cemetery. These sites, along with named intersections like Brasie Corners and Ruby Corner, provide a clear picture of early 21st-century settlement patterns in the North Country. The inclusion of Stark School Corner and Pierces Corners helps locate historical neighborhood centers within a landscape also shaped by the meandering Beaver Creek and the southern flow of the Oswegatchie River.