1945 Map of Fleischmanns

About this map

Fleischmanns and the surrounding high country of the western Catskills are defined by the narrow valleys of the Bush Kill and the East Branch Delaware River. Compiled from 1943 aerial photography, the landscape reflects a mountain economy transitioning from isolated agricultural hollows to a more connected valley corridor. The New York Central railroad serves as the primary artery through the terrain, passing through Arkville and skirting the edge of Catskill State Park. Many small family-named hollows like Bragg Hollow and Andrus Hollow indicate the deeply carved nature of the topography, while landmarks such as Lake Switzerland and Wawaka Lake highlight the area's development. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous small burial grounds, including the Schemehorn Cem and Scudder Cem, which remain alongside several rural schools that once served these dispersed mountain communities.