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1943 Map of Bloomville

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Bloomville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The West Branch Delaware River carves through the Catskill foothills, anchoring the valley settlement of Bloomville during the mid-1940s. This era represents a peak of the dairy-focused landscape, where family-named schools and cemeteries are scattered across the surrounding uplands of Bovina and Kortright. The infrastructure of the New York Central Railroad follows the river's winding course, providing a vital link for the valley's agricultural economy.

Upland life is defined by high-elevation landmarks like Bramley Mtn and Bovina Mtn, with a dense network of country roads such as Miller Avenue and Bovina Hill Road connecting the ridges. For those researching local history, the map preserves the exact locations of several rural education sites, including the Federal Hill Sch and the Pink St Sch, alongside multiple family burial grounds like Sackrider Cem and Benedict Cem.