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1958 Map of Amenia

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Amenia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Amenia and the surrounding Harlem Valley show a landscape defined by the New York Central railroad and a series of rural hamlets during the late 1950s. The settlement pattern follows the valley floors, with Wassaic serving as a significant rail point and location for the sprawling Wassaic State School complex. To the east, the state boundary with Connecticut crosses through Amenia Union and into the wooded heights of Macedonia Brook State Park.

Upland areas are marked by deep hollows and family-named landmarks like Benton Hill and Clark Hill. Cultural and educational institutions are well-represented, including the Millbrook Sch and Maplebrook Sch. This survey also documents the early path of the Appalachian Trail as it winds through the ridgelines of the Sharon and Kent regions, providing a detailed record of the mid-century intersection between agricultural land, institutional sites, and emerging recreation areas.