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2019 Map of Ellenville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ellenville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Shawangunk Mountains rise sharply in the southeast, dominating this landscape where the Delaware and Hudson Canal once dictated the flow of trade and travel. The village of Ellenville serves as the primary hub, situated near the confluence of Sandburg Creek and Fantine Kill. Local history is preserved in the placement of the Fantinekill Cem and the Joseph Y Resnick Airport on the village outskirts, while smaller settlements like Spring Glen, Phillipsport, and Cragsmoor trace the valley floor and ridge lines.

The terrain transitions from the high peaks of Mt Meenahga and Bear Hill down to significant wetlands like Cedar Swamp and Pine Swamp. Numerous watercourses, including the Leuren Kill and Homonack Kill, feed the drainage system that historically supported the canal corridor. This topography illustrates the enduring relationship between the valley's industrial water routes and the prominent elevations that hem in the settled areas.