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2010 Map of Chatham

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Chatham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Chatham and its rural surroundings in Columbia County are defined by a complex network of waterways and early industrial landmarks. The area's legacy of milling is evidenced by Arnolds Mill situated along the Kline Kill, while the southern reaches are marked by the agricultural presence of Hawthorne Valley Farm near Harlemville. This modern survey documents the persistent rural character of the landscape, where historic hamlets like Red Rock and Buckleyville remain distinct among the rolling topography.

Several local burial grounds, including the Chatham Rural Cemetery and Saint James Cemetery, provide significant points of interest for genealogical research. The terrain rises toward the south at Kijk-Uit Mountain, overlooking the drainage basins of the Agawamuck Creek and Roeliff Jansen Kill. The map provides a comprehensive view of the township’s transition from early manufacturing hubs to contemporary agricultural and residential communities.