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2013 Map of Rainbow Falls

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Rainbow Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Raquette River dominates the southern landscape of this Saint Lawrence County survey, revealing a complex chain of managed water systems including Rainbow Falls Reservoir, Five Falls Reservoir, and South Colton Reservoir. The river's path is marked by features such as Morgan Rapids and the Blake Falls Reservoir further east. This network of reservoirs and dams illustrates the significant industrial and hydroelectric development along the Raquette during this era.

North of the river, the settlement of Pickettville sits amidst a terrain defined by ridges and marshlands. High points like Whites Hill, French Hill, and the prominent Hawk Ledge provide vertical contrast to the many brooks and ponds, such as Alder Meadow Brook, Horton Ponds, and Lilypad Pond. The map captures a transition between the organized reservoirs and the more natural flow of the N Br Saint Regis River at the northern boundary.