1945 Map of Fleischmanns

About this map

Fleischmanns and Arkville serve as the primary hubs in this high-elevation pocket of the Catskills, where the New York Central rail line follows the winding course of the Bush Kill and the East Branch Delaware River. The map reveals a landscape defined by steep ridges like Hog Mountain and Fleischmann Mountain, where human settlement is strictly confined to the narrow hollows and valley floors. Genealogists will find several burial sites including Arkville Cem and Scudder Cem, while the location of Denver Sch and various numbered schoolhouses, such as School No 14 near Bedell, provide a clear picture of the rural educational network of the mid-1940s. The northern reaches of Catskill Park encompass much of the southern terrain, with specialized landmarks like Mine Hollow and the waters of Lake Switzerland offering specific points of interest for local history researchers.