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1999 Map of Witherbee

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Witherbee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Adirondack Park dominates this late-century landscape, characterized by the dense topography of the Eastern Adirondacks where the legacy of iron mining remains visible. The industrial core is centered on Witherbee and Mineville, where the Lake Champlain and Moriah Railroad corridor cuts through the hills to serve these historically significant mining settlements. To the south, the community of Moriah Center and Moriah provide a more residential character, anchored by local institutions like St Joseph the Worker Sch and the SS Peter and Paul Cem.

Away from the rail lines and settlements, the terrain is defined by a complex network of water bodies and peaks. The Bouquet River flows through the western portion near Underwood, while the eastern peaks are marked by landmarks such as the Belfry Mtn Lookout Tower. The survey details an extensive system of ponds, including Lincoln Pond and New Pond, and tracks like the Adirondack Trail and Northway, showing the intersection of heavy industry and wilderness recreation.