The village of Lowville is located in Lewis County, New York and is considered the countyseat. Lowville is in an area of New York State noted for it's beautiful landscape. Whetstone Gulf, an incredible three-mile-long canyon carved into the eastern side of the Tug Hill Plateau is situated near the town and is part of Whetstone Gulf State Park. Attractions in the area include Maple Ridge Wind Farm, one of the largest wind farms in New York State boasting 195 wind turbines. Among the biggest companies in Lowville are Kraft Foods. Famous persons from Lowville include American painter Charles Melville Dewey and American forester Franklin B. Hough.