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2016 Map of West Pierrepont

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of West Pierrepont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

West Pierrepont sits at the northern edge of this topographical study, where the landscape transitions into the protected wilderness of the Adirondack Park Preserve. The hydrology of the region is defined by the branching paths of the Grass River, including its North Branch and Middle Branch. Dramatic elevation changes along these waterways are marked by Lampsons Falls and Pelkys Falls, while lower-lying areas are characterized by the Big Swamp and expansive water bodies like Boyd Pond.

Smaller settlements and family-named clearings such as Burns Flat and Elm Flat are connected by a network of rural routes, including Co Rd 115 and Colton Rd. The presence of Moores Airport south of Burns Flat indicates the area's modern utility amidst the high peaks of Barbour Hill, Palmer Hill, and Backus Hill. This map reflects the intersection of North Country settlement and the rugged preservation of the Adirondack foothills.