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1944 Map of Deposit

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

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The West Branch Delaware River carves a deep path through this Catskill foothills landscape, serving as the primary corridor for both the Erie RR and the village of Deposit. This 1944 Army Map Service edition, based on earlier surveys and updated with 1943 aerial photography, documents a network of rural school districts and small hamlets before mid-century changes. Settlements such as Cannonsville, Rock Royal, and Trout Creek are shown in detail, connected by winding valley roads and numerous creek-side schools like Johnny Brook Sch and Dry Brook Sch.

Upland areas are marked by distinct family and geographic landmarks, including Melondy Hill, Beebe Hill, and the recreational cluster around Oquaga Lake. The map clearly delineates the convergence of Broome, Chenango, and Delaware counties, illustrating how topography dictated the placement of early settlements like McClure Settlement and Hambletville. Of particular interest is the label Slow and Easy, a local designation along the river valley near Stilesville.