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1941 Map of Catskill

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Catskill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, dividing Greene and Columbia counties. The newly constructed Rip Van Winkle Bridge spans the water near Catskill, signifying the era's infrastructure growth alongside the heavy industrial presence of the New York Central RR. This sheet is particularly rich in Hudson Valley history, marking the Birthplace of Robert Livingston and prominent institutions like Bard College and the Potts Memorial Hospital.

A network of riverfront settlements including Germantown, Saugerties, and Malden on Hudson illustrates the historic reliance on the waterway. Away from the banks, the landscape is dotted with numerous district schools such as Swamp Sch and Schinderhook Sch, and religious landmarks like the Katsbaan Ch. Traditional industry is noted through sites like Bingham Mill and several quarries, reflecting the region's transition from early manufacturing to a more established residential and educational corridor.