1911 Map of Antwerp

About this map

The Indian River and Black Creek systems define the geography of this northern Jefferson County landscape, where early 20th-century life centered on a dense network of rail and water. The New York Central And Hudson River RR serves as the primary spine of the region, connecting bustling junctions at Antwerp and Philadelphia. While the southern edge near Deferiet and Great Bend shows more industrial activity along the river bends, the central portion is characterized by smaller family-named crossroads like Strickland Corners, Cattail Corners, and Bishops Corners. A notable landmark of this era is Pine Camp, located south of Sterlingville, which provides a rare look at the area's development before major 20th-century expansions. For genealogists, the map preserves dozens of specific family-named locations such as Halls Corners, Doolins Crossing, and Gates Corners, alongside established mills like Woods Mill.