2023 Map of Gilboa

About this map

Schoharie Creek carves a deep valley through this northern Catskills landscape, defined by the significant hydraulic engineering of the Blenheim Gilboa Reservoir and the Upper Blenheim Gilboa Reservoir. The settlement of Gilboa sits at the northern edge of the Schoharie Reservoir, a central hub for the surrounding rural hamlets of Mackey, Owlsville, and Flat Creek. Genealogy researchers will find a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including the Safford Cem, Patrie Cem, and Richtmyer Case Cem, many tucked away on hillsides like Safford Hill or near the banks of the Manor Kill. The presence of the Mine Kill State Park and landmarks like Mine Kill Falls highlight the area's transition from a strictly agricultural and milling economy toward one focused on water resource management and recreation.