2016 Map of Durham

About this map

Catskill Creek winds through the heart of this landscape, serving as a geographic anchor for the hamlets of Cooksburg, Oak Hill, and Durham. This rural region in the eastern Catskill foothills is defined by its deep hollows and creek-side settlements. To the north, Preston Hollow and Potter Hollow sit near the triple-county intersection of Albany, Schoharie, and Greene. Local history is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds, including Durham Cem, Oak Hill Cem, and West Durham Cem, which reflect the generations of families who established these mountain communities. The terrain rises sharply toward landmarks like Mt Pisgah and Cheese Hill, with narrow roads such as Stoney-Lonesome Ln and Travis Hill Rd following the natural contours of the ridges and valleys. Farther east, the drainage of Tenmile Creek supports the settlement of Medusa, showing a network of rural routes that have remained largely consistent over the decades.