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1898 Map of Clove

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Clove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1898
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

The Harlem Division and the Dutchess and Connecticut Railroad define the transport corridors of eastern Dutchess County during the late nineteenth century. This topography is dominated by the steep ridges of Schaghticoke Mt. and Chestnut Ridge, which frame the agricultural and industrial valleys. Settlement patterns reveal a landscape transitioning from rural crossroads like Crouses Store to established villages such as Dover Plains and Pawling.

In the central portion of the map, Clove Valley sits among significant peaks like Bald Mt. and Dennis Hill, highlighting the isolation of interior communities before modern road networks. Water resources are prominent, ranging from the industrial potential of Dover Furnace to the recreation and natural drainage of Sylvan Lake and Whaley Pond. The inclusion of Bulls Bridge on the Housatonic River marks the critical border crossing into Connecticut, capturing the regional connectivity of the era.