1965 Map of Corbett

About this map

The East Branch Delaware River carves a deep valley through this portion of the Catskill State Park, defining the geography of small riverside communities like Corbett, Gregorytown, and Shinhopple. This mid-1960s landscape shows a transition from traditional agricultural and forestry land uses toward conservation and recreation, evidenced by the Bear Spring Mountain Game Management Area and State Forest Preserve. Along the riverbanks, genealogists can locate several local burial grounds, including the Gregorytown Cem and Harvard Cem, while the presence of the Downsville Airport and various Gravel Pits reflects the local infrastructure of the era. The terrain is a complex network of steep ridges and hollows, such as Wilson Hollow and Possession Mountain, where numerous brooks feed into the main river branch.