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1945 Map of Freehold

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Freehold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Catskill Creek and its many tributaries, including Basic Creek and Bowery Creek, carve a complex drainage pattern through this section of Greene County. The northern reaches are defined by a network of small hamlets and agricultural crossings such as Freehold and East Durham, while the southern half of the sheet climbs sharply into the high peaks of the Blackhead Mountains. This elevation shift is dominated by the Catskill State Park boundary, encompassing prominent summits like Black Dome and Burnt Knob.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of family landmarks and local institutions, such as Snyder Cem near Sunside and St Marys Ch. The map captures the transition from the valley floor settlements of Cairo and Woodstock to the steeper, wooded terrain where Batavia Kill and Dutcher Creek originate. These features reflect a mid-century landscape where rural life was deeply integrated with the topography of the Catskill front.