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1895 Map of Catskill

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Catskill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery for this late-19th-century landscape, where industrial activity and river transport define the riverbanks. Riverside operations at Belfast Mills and Quarry Hill sit opposite maritime hubs like Burdetts Dock and Oak Hill Landing, illustrating an era of heavy raw material movement. The western shore is punctuated by established settlements like Saugerties and West Camp, while the eastern shore features the prominent Greendale Catskill Station P.O..

Transport networks are deeply integrated into the terrain, with the Catskill Mt. and Cairo R.R. and the West Shore R.R. providing vital rail links. The map also captures the distinct agricultural and residential character of inland areas like the Kiskatom Flats and the village of Madalin. This survey preserves the exact locations of many named landings and family-associated landmarks that shaped the economic life of Greene, Ulster, and Dutchess counties during this period.