1944 Map of Dover Plains

About this map

The Tenmile River valley serves as the central artery for this mid-1940s landscape, where the Central New England railroad tracks trace a path through a series of agricultural and early industrial hamlets. The settlement of Dover Plains is anchored by its natural landmarks, including the historic cavern known as The Stone Church and the peculiar rock formations of The Seven Wells. Further south, the map documents the expansive grounds of the Harlem Valley State Hospital near Wingdale, illustrating the large-scale institutional presence that once defined the local economy.