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1964 Map of Rainbow Falls

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Rainbow Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Raquette River dominates the southern landscape of this 1960s survey, illustrating a mid-century industrial environment shaped by hydroelectric development. Engineered features such as the Five Falls Reservoir, Rainbow Falls Reservoir, and associated powerplants and aqueducts define the waterway’s path through Colton and Parishville. These modern interventions contrast with the older rural character of the region, evidenced by the small settlement of Pickettville and the industrial remnants along Rodwell Mill Rd.

Within the northern reaches of the Adirondack State Park, the topography transitions to dense woods and scattered water bodies like Clear Pond and Long Pond. The map serves as a record of both recreational and utilitarian land use, noting a Boy Scout Camp near Whites Hill and several gravel pits that likely supported the maintenance of the local road network, including Pickettville Road and Sylvan Falls Rd.