2010 Map of Bearsville

About this map

The mountain hamlet of Bearsville serves as a central hub in this upland landscape, where the Saw Kill and Beaver Kill waterways dictate the placement of early roads and settlements. To the east, the historic arts colony of Byrdcliffe sits on the slopes above Woodstock, while to the west, Lake Hill and Willow follow the winding path of Route 212. The presence of Cooper Lake and Yanketown Pond highlights the importance of water management in this part of Ulster County, with Mink Hollow and Silver Hollow providing natural corridors through the Catskill peaks. Peaks like Mount Guardian, Olderbark Mountain, and Mount Tobias surround these small communities, preserving a settlement pattern that remained remarkably stable into the early 21st century. Researchers can trace numerous family-named roads, such as Sickler Rd and Reynolds Ln, which connect the scattered residences and mountain farms that define the region's character.