Essex County

Essex County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,370. Its county seat is Elizabethtown. Along with Hamilton County, Essex is entirely within the Adirondack Park.

Essex County is in the northeastern part of New York State, just west of Vermont along the eastern boundary of the State. The eastern boundary of Essex County is Lake Champlain, which serves as the New York – Vermont border at an elevation of just under 100 feet (30.5 m). The highest natural point in New York, Mount Marcy at 5,344 feet (1,629 m), is in the Town of Keene. The Ausable River forms a partial northern boundary for the county.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex_County,_NY

Wetlands and North River Mountains

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That marsh and the scene looks amazing, especially figuring this is on a county highway, and right below the tailing pile is a railroad and the ruins of the former mining operation.

Taken on Saturday May 21, 2011 at Tahawus.

Preserved Salt Box

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While most the Village of Adirondack Buildings have long since collapsed and been forgotten, this one Salt Box -- maybe the old School House, was preserved.

Taken on Saturday May 21, 2011 at Tahawus.