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2023 Map of Santanoni Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Santanoni Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Santanoni Mountains define this high-elevation corridor of Essex County, where the landscape is marked by prominent summits including Santanoni Peak, Couchsachraga Peak, and Panther Peak. Movement through this wilderness relies on a historical network of primitive paths such as the Northville-Placid Trl and the Cold River Horse Trl. These routes follow the natural drainage patterns of the Cold River, which features notable landmarks like Millers Falls and the Big Eddy.

Lower elevations are dominated by significant water bodies, including Moose Pond, Wolf Pond, and Newcomb Lake, many of which are connected by secondary trails such as the Newcomb Lake To Shaw Pond Trl. The lack of primary roads, with only Wolf Lake RD and Newcomb Lake RD appearing at the periphery, underscores the remote character of this region, preserved for backcountry travel and seasonal hydrology.