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2016 Map of Witherbee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Adirondack town of Moriah and its industrial satellites define this survey of the eastern Adirondack Mountains. Settlements like Mineville and Witherbee are established against a backdrop of steep peaks including Belfry Mtn and Mt Tom, indicating a landscape where mining and mountain terrain have long coexisted. The concentration of local roads such as Dynamite Ln and Furnace Rd near these communities provides a direct link to the area's history of iron extraction and processing.

Water is abundant throughout the high country, from Big Lock Pond and Tub Mill Pond to the high-elevation Ensign Pond. These water bodies, along with the Adirondack Park Preserve, highlight the overlap of industrial activity and protected wilderness. Local genealogy is anchored by sites like Saints Peter and Paul Cem in Moriah Center, while topographic landmarks like Broughton Ledge and Bald Peak offer clear reference points for the region's complex geography.