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1894 Map of Durham

USGS Topo · Published 1943

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Blackhead Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this 1892 survey, where steep peaks like Black Dome and Thomas Cole rise sharply above the valleys. The map illustrates a rural network of small hamlets and mountain passages typical of the late 19th-century Catskill region. Major drainages including Catskill Creek and the Batavia Kill dictate the placement of early settlements and road networks. In the north, Rensselaerville and Westerlo are dotted with concentrated village centers such as Preston Hollow and Medusa. The detailed topography recorded by J.H. Jennings and G.L. Johnson reveals the industrial and agricultural footing of the era, from the milling potential at Cairo Forge to the high-elevation farmsteads near East Windham and the Elm Ridge. This topography is a primary record of the Greene and Albany County borderlands before modern development altered these mountain corridors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain