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2013 Map of Durham

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Durham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Catskill Cr and its tributaries, Fox Cr and Tenmile Cr, carve through the Catskill foothills, anchoring a network of historic Greene County hamlets. This modern survey reflects the enduring settlement patterns of the Catskills, where communities like Durham and Oak Hill remain clustered along the valley floors. The landscape is defined by its agricultural roots and varied topography, rising from the creek beds to prominent heights such as Cheese Hill and Mount Pisgah in the southwest corner.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local-history data through the numerous burial grounds preserved here, including Durham Cem, W Durham Cem, and Brookside Cem near Preston Hollow. The map also captures the distinct layouts of smaller localities like Potter Hollow, Medusa, and the quiet Squirmer Valley, alongside agricultural sites such as Heather Ridge Farm. Roads like State Preserve Rd and Co Rte-10 provide the modern framework for this long-established rural corridor.