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2013 Map of Ashokan

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ashokan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Ashokan Reservoir dominates this Catskill region landscape, serving as a defining piece of New York’s water infrastructure. The map details the complex engineering surrounding the basin, including the Ashokan Reservoir Aerator and the Ashokan Bridge. Surrounding the water, a network of rural hamlets remains active, from Shokan and Ashokan on the northern shore to Olivebridge and Davis Corners to the south. These settlements are connected by numerous local roads and lanes, many bearing family names that provide clues for genealogical research.

Topographic variety is marked by Little Tonshi Mountain and the Ashokan Ridge, while the southeastern portion of the map transitions into the wetlands of The Vly and the drainage of Esopus Cr. Cultural landmarks such as the Tongore Cem and Camp High Point offer specific points of interest for local historians studying the mid-Hudson Valley’s transition from a mountain economy to a primary watershed and recreation area.