1949 Map of Forest City

About this map

The rugged topography of the Moosic Mountains dominates this mid-century survey, dividing the landscape into distinct river valleys that shaped local settlement and transit. Forest City stands as the primary hub at the southwestern edge of the sheet, served by the Forest City Sta and supported by the nearby residential pockets of Vandling and Richmondale. The historical importance of the Old Newburgh Turnpike is evident as it cuts through the north, passing Belmont Corner and Pleasant Mount. Along the western corridor, the Erie RR and the New York Ontario and Western RR trace the East Branch Lackawanna River valley, passing through Uniondale. Significant water management is highlighted by the Stillwater Reservoir and White Oak Pond, while community life centers around landmarks like the Maple Grove Ch, St James Cem, and the Curtis Valley Sch.