1958 Map of Brewster

About this map

The East Branch Croton River anchors this landscape of critical New York City watershed infrastructure, where large reservoirs like Bog Brook Reservoir and Diverting Res dominate the valley floors. Settlement patterns follow the winding roads and the Conrail rail line, connecting established hubs like Brewster and Towners with smaller rural junctions such as Haines Corners, Sears Corners, and the curiously named Sodom. High ground is defined by peaks like Joes Hill and Browns Mtn, which separate the river valleys from the lake-dotted eastern edge of the quadrangle. Local genealogy interest is found in the scattered country churches and mill sites, including the Beaver Bog Ch in the northeast and the Geron Millpond, which reflect the area's transition from an agricultural and milling economy to a modern managed watershed.