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1911 Map of Delhi

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Delhi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Delhi serves as the focal point of this Delaware County survey, situated where the West Branch Delaware River meets the New York Ontario and Western Ry. The landscape is defined by its deep valleys and upland hollows, such as Prosser Hollow and Houghtaling Hollow, which dictated the path of the region's early transportation networks. The Ulster and Delaware RR winds through the northern portion of the quadrangle, connecting dairy-focused settlements like Bloomville and Kortright Station.

Smaller hamlets and isolated landmarks provide a detailed look at rural New York life before the mid-century. Researchers can trace the path of Charlotte Creek past Davenport or locate the Elk Creek Church situated between the steep ridges of Irish Hill and Betts Hill. From the cascades of Wautauga Falls to the remote waters of Robinson Lake, the map documents a transition era when rail was still the primary artery for these Catskill foothills communities.