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2023 Map of Durham

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Durham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Catskill Creek carves a deep valley through this corner of the Catskill Mountains, where the borders of Schoharie, Albany, and Greene Counties converge. The landscape is defined by high ridges like Mount Pisgah and Scott Patent Hill, while the valley floors support a network of small, traditional hamlets that have anchored this region for generations. These settlements, including Preston Hollow, Potter Hollow, and Oak Hill, are connected by winding county routes that follow the natural topography of the creek beds.

Local history is preserved in several family and community burial grounds, such as Brookside Cem and Pratt Cem, which remain visible near the old road crossings. The transition from the more developed centers like Durham and Cooksburg to the northern highlands near Cheese Hill illustrates the shift from agricultural valley life to the more forested, elevated terrain of the state preserve areas. This 2023 survey provides a clear view of the current road network, from named lanes like Stiefel Ln to historical corridors such as CCC RD.