1903 Map of Gilboa

About this map

Schoharie Creek carves a deep path through this corner of the Catskills, serving as the central artery for a network of settlements including North Blenheim, Gilboa, and Prattsville. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, with prominent peaks like Huntersfield Mt. and Richtmyer Peak towering over the narrow valleys. This early 20th-century survey illustrates the era before the Schoharie Reservoir altered the local geography, showing the original course of the river and the placement of communities along its banks. Significant natural landmarks such as Manorkill Falls and Devasego Falls are documented, alongside human-named features like Pratt Rocks and Mackey Rocks. The map reveals a high-elevation agricultural and rural economy, where roads follow the winding paths of the Batavia Kill and Platter Kill, connecting smaller hamlets like Livingstonville, Mackey, and Bates to the larger river towns.