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1942 Map of Ellenville

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Ellenville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

New York Ontario and Western rail lines anchor the valley floor in this 1940s landscape, tracing a path through the Shawangunk Mountains. The settlement of Ellenville serves as the primary hub, where the High Sch and Veterans Memorial Hospital are prominent landmarks. Rural life is evidenced by a network of local education centers, including the Lower Briggs Sch, Spring Glen Sch, and Sandburg Road Sch.

The geography is defined by the winding course of Sandburg Creek and Rondout Creek, which meet near Napanoch. Significant wetlands like Cedar Swamp and Pine Swamp sit alongside higher elevations like Mt Meenahga and Bear Hill. Smaller hamlets such as Phillipsport and Greenfield Park are connected by these waterways and rail corridors, while Poplar Grove Cem provides a point of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in the Wawarsing and Mamakating districts.