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1953 Map of Santanoni

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Santanoni
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Old MacIntyre Furnace and a nearby Iron Mine stand as prominent industrial landmarks in this high-altitude landscape within the Adirondack State Park. This mid-century survey captures the remote character of the High Peaks region, where the industrial presence at Tahawus contrasts with the surrounding wild terrain. The map details the drainage patterns of the Hudson River and Cold River, showing the network of lakes and ponds like Newcomb Lake and Ampersand Lake that define the high country.

Outdoor recreation and traditional passage are marked by the Northville Placid Trail and the steep corridor of Indian Pass. Topographic features include the massive Santanoni Mountains, MacIntyre Mountains, and the Sawtooth Mountains. A Lookout Tower on Mount Adams provides a specific point of reference for fire protection history in the state forest. Small settlements like Averyville are sparse, emphasizing the area's role as a protected wilderness and site of early mining activity.