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1895 Map of Catskill

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Catskill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1911
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1911

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery for this late 19th-century landscape, dividing the riverfront communities of Greene and Columbia counties. Significant maritime and industrial activity is evidenced by landings and docks, including Burden Dock and Oak Hill Landing, which facilitated the transport of goods from the interior. The river's reach is marked by several islands such as Rogers Id. and Cruger Id., while the surrounding terrain is deeply carved by tributaries like Catskill Creek and Roeliff Jansen Kill.

Regional transportation networks converge here, with the West Shore R.R. and New York Central and Hudson River R.R. paralleling the banks. Local industry is visible in labels like Belfast Mills and the many stations serving small hamlets, including Greendale Sta. Catskill Station P.O. and Smith Landing. The map captures a detailed snapshot of established townships from Saugerties to Germantown and Clermont during a period of peak river-based commerce.