2023 Map of Thendara

About this map

The Adirondack wilderness of Herkimer County unfolds across this 2023 survey, centered on the historic settlements of Thendara and Minnehaha. The landscape is dominated by the complex hydrology of the Adirondack Park Preserve, where the Middle Branch Moose River and South Branch Moose River carve through a terrain defined by peaks like Moose River Mountain and Flatrock Mountain. This modern map reveals a dense network of recreational corridors and historic passages, including the Browns Tract Trl and Big Otter Lake Trl, which connect numerous water bodies such as Big Otter Lake and Lake Tekeni. The proximity of Lewis Co and Herkimer Co boundaries highlights the regional importance of the area for both conservation and timber history. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of access via Old Rte 28 and the extensive trail system that reaches secluded spots like Nelson Lake and Gull Lake.