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2019 Map of Deferiet

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Deferiet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Black River meanders through this Jefferson County landscape, anchoring several established riverfront settlements and military installations. The map documents the significant footprint of Fort Drum, which encompasses much of the northern and eastern terrain, including the historic locations of Sterlingville and Reedville. The presence of the Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield highlights the area's modern strategic importance, while the Village of Herrings and Deferiet illustrate the persistence of industrial-era communities along the water's edge.

Genealogists may find value in the location of Sunnyside Cem near Great Bend, providing a point of reference for local family history. The topography is defined by low-lying wetlands such as Warren Swamp and the drainage of Trout Brook and Black Creek, contrasting with elevations like Oliphant Hill. This geography reveals how military expansion has integrated with older hamlet sites and natural features like Pine Plains.