1965 Map of Andes

About this map

The Catskill Mountains landscape of central Delaware County is defined by steep ridges and winding valley bottoms, anchored by the village of Andes. Near the northern boundary, the Little Delaware River flows through a valley dotted with family-named hollows and landmarks like Lake Delaware and the Cabin Hill Ch. The land use pattern here reflects a mix of remote highland conservation and rural industry, evidenced by the Wolf Hollow Wildlife Management Area and the Murphy Hill State Forest. In the southern reaches, the Old Railroad Grade follows the Tremper Kill corridor, a relic of the timber and dairy transport networks that once linked these isolated settlements to larger markets. Dozens of named hollows, including Gladstone Hollow and Russell Hollow, trace the historic routes of upland farmers and residents.