Bookmark my free Interactive GPS Map for your phone:
https://andyarthur.org/ny

... shows your location as a blue dot in relationship to campsites, trails, state land. This online map requires cell service, won't work in remote country, so also bring a paper map.

Free Download of New & Historical USGS 1:24k Topograpic Maps

Interactive maps with backcountry and roadside camping: New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Vermont. List of NYS DEC Lean-Tos and Firetowers.

Google Spreadsheet with Roadside, Primitive and Pay Campsites

More about Moss Island...

Moss Island is an island in Little Falls, New York, located between the Mohawk River and the New York State Barge Canal. It is composed of an igneous intrusion of syenite, and became an island when canal locks were built so boats could avoid the 40-foot (12 m) falls. It is known for its large 40–50-foot (12–15 m) deep potholes as well as being popular with local rock climbers. It was declared a National Natural Landmark in 1976.

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Moss_Island

Some of the back story on Moss Island and the fight to save it, along with Lynne Jackson and Dan Van Riper's trip to Moss Island can be found here: http://www.albanyweblog.com/2008/08-aug/08-08-08.php

See this 1976 Documentary on the proposed bridge over Moss Island and the fight to save Moss Island on Youtbue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOwYEhJuAc8

See the 1977 Revised Environmental Impact Statement on Southeast Arterial Hwy, Route 169 Replacement, Little Falls.
https://books.google.com/books?id=QqY1AQAAMAAJ

Maps and Interactives

Who owns the right-of-way along Old River Road in Little Falls?
Moss Island – Aerial Photo
Moss Island

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  • Bernie Marocco; LS says:

    Hi Andy; I was viewing your links to Otsego Co. and came across your images of Moss Island in Little Falls, Herkimer Co. A few years ago I had gps’d and mapped several of the trails and assets located on Moss Island. I’d like to share it with you to post along side of your links. If I figure out how, I’ll try to send you a pdf map. Regards; Bernie (Bj Marocco on facebook).

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