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1957 Map of Gardiner

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Gardiner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Shawangunk Mountains dominate the northwestern landscape of this 1957 revision, where high-altitude landmarks like Wildmere House and Cliffhouse overlook Lake Minnewaska. The terrain drops sharply from these peaks into the valley of the Wallkill River, which winds northward through a network of small agricultural and residential hamlets. These settlements, including Bruynswick, Tuthill, and Ireland Corners, represent the mid-century rural character of Ulster County before significant modern suburbanization.

Transportation and infrastructure of the era are clearly defined, featuring the Delaware Aqueduct and Catskill Aqueduct cutting through the landscape. The southern portion of the map is marked by the sprawling US Military Reservation and the Wallkill State Prison, providing a stark contrast to the small-scale farming near New Hurley and Flint. Genealogists will find value in the specific locations of several local burial grounds, such as Bruynswick Cemetery and Mulford Cem, alongside neighborhood institutions like St Charles Ch and the Ganahgote Sch.