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1957 Map of Gardiner

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Gardiner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The eastern slopes of the Shawangunk Mountains dominate the western portion of this 1957 survey, where high-elevation retreats like Wildmere House and the Lake Minnewaska Cliffhouse overlook Lake Minnewaska. Below these ridges, the landscape transitions into the fertile valleys of the Wallkill River and Shawangunk Kill, an area marked by historic settlements and agricultural hamlets. Significant infrastructure for New York's water supply is visible underground, with the Delaware Aqueduct and Catskill Aqueduct traversing the region.

Local life centers on the village of Gardiner and surrounding points like Tuthill and Ireland Corners. Genealogical details are well-preserved, including the Bruynswick Cemetery and Mulford Cem, along with community anchors such as St Charles Ch and the Ganahgote Sch. The presence of the Wallkill State Prison and the US Military Reservation reflects the diverse land use in this part of Ulster County during the mid-20th century.