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2019 Map of Gilboa

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Gilboa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Schoharie Creek dominates the landscape of this northern Catskills region, where significant hydroelectric and water management infrastructure has reshaped the valley. The massive Blenheim Gilboa Reservoir and Schoharie Reservoir are central features, indicating the area's vital role in regional utility networks. Nearby, Mine Kill State Park preserves the area around Mine Kill Falls, while the historic Blenheim Covered Bridge stands near North Blenheim as a landmark of earlier local engineering.

Genealogists will find several family-named burial grounds throughout the hills, including Kniskern Cem, Hager Cem, and the Richtmyer Case Cem. Settlements like Gilboa, Owlsville, and Conesville are scattered across a terrain defined by named peaks such as Blenheim Mtn and Reed Hill. The map also details numerous upland roads like Dave Brown Mountain Rd and Silver Mine Rd, tracing the legacy of mountain farming and early industry.