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one hundred peaks, ranging from 1200 to 5000 ft. in height; the highest peak, Mt. Marcy (called by the Indians Tahawus or "cloud-splitter"), is near the eastern part of the group and attains an elevation of 5344 ft. Other noted peaks are McIntyre? (5210 ft), Haystack (4918), Dix (4916) and Whiteface (4871). |
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one hundred peaks, ranging from 370 m to 1500 m (1200 to 5000 ft.) in height; the highest peak, Mt. Marcy (called by the Indians Tahawus or "cloud-splitter"), is near the eastern part of the group and attains an elevation of 1629 m (5344 ft). Other noted peaks are McIntyre?, 1588 m (5210 ft), Haystack 1499 m (4918 ft.), Dix 1498 m (4916 ft.) and Whiteface 1485 m (4871 ft). |
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These mountains, consisting of various sorts of gneiss, intrusive granite and gabbro, have been formed partly by faulting but mainly by erosion, the lines of which have been determined by the presence of faults or the presence of relatively soft rocks. Lower Palaeozoic strata lap up on to the crystalline rocks on all sides of the mountain group. The region is rich in magnetic iron ores, which though mined for many years are not yet fully developed (Is this still true?). Other mineral products are graphite, garnet used as an abrasive, pyrite and zinc ore. |
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These mountains, consisting of various sorts of gneiss, intrusive granite and gabbro, have been formed partly by faulting but mainly by erosion, the lines of which have been determined by the presence of faults or the presence of relatively soft rocks. Lower Palaeozoic strata lap up on to the crystalline rocks on all sides of the mountain group. The region is rich in magnetic iron ores, which though mined for many years are not yet fully developed (Is this still true?). Other mineral products are graphite, garnet used as an abrasive, pyrite and zinc ore. |
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country, has greatly modified it in detail, producing lakes and ponds, whose number is said to exceed 1300, and causing many falls and rapids in the streams. Among the larger lakes are the Upper and Lower Saranac, Big and Little Tupper, Schroon, Placid, Long, Raquette and Blue Mountain. The region known as the Adirondack Wilderness, or the Great North Woods, embraces between 5000 and 6000 square miles of mountain, lake, plateau and forest, which for scenic grandeur is almost unequalled in any other part of the United States. |
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country, has greatly modified it in detail, producing lakes and ponds, whose number is said to exceed 1300, and causing many falls and rapids in the streams. Among the larger lakes are the Upper and Lower Saranac, Big and Little Tupper, Schroon, Placid, Long, Raquette and Blue Mountain. The region known as the Adirondack Wilderness, or the Great North Woods, embraces between 13,000 km2 and 16,000 km2 (5000 and 6000 square miles) of mountain, lake, plateau and forest, which for scenic grandeur is almost unequalled in any other part of the United States. |
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Another impressive feature of the Adirondacks is Indian Pass, a gorge about eleven miles long, between Mt. McIntyre? and Wallface Mountain. The latter is a majestic cliff rising vertically from the pass to a height of 1300 ft. Keene Valley, in the centre of Essex county, is another picturesque region, presenting a pleasing combination of peaceful valley and rugged hills. Though the climate during the winter months is very severe--the temperature sometimes falling as low as -42 deg. F, a number of sanitariums were located there in the early 1900s. The region is heavily forested with spruce, pine and broad-leaved trees. Lumbering is an important industry, but it has been much restricted by the creation of a state forest preserve, containing in 1907, 1,401,482 acres, and by the purchase of large tracts for game preserves and recreation grounds by private clubs. The so-called Adirondack Park, containing over 3,000,000 acres, includes most of the state preserve and large areas held in private ownership. |
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Another impressive feature of the Adirondacks is Indian Pass, a gorge about eleven miles long, between Mt. McIntyre? and Wallface Mountain. The latter is a majestic cliff rising vertically from the pass to a height of 1300 ft. Keene Valley, in the centre of Essex county, is another picturesque region, presenting a pleasing combination of peaceful valley and rugged hills. Though the climate during the winter months is very severe--the temperature sometimes falling as low as -42 deg. F, a number of sanitariums were located there in the early 1900s. The region is heavily forested with spruce, pine and broad-leaved trees. Lumbering is an important industry, but it has been much restricted by the creation of a state forest preserve, containing in 1907, 5672 km2 (1,401,482 acres), and by the purchase of large tracts for game preserves and recreation grounds by private clubs. The so-called Adirondack Park, containing over 12,000 km2 (3,000,000 acres), includes most of the state preserve and large areas held in private ownership. |
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