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1945 Map of Gilboa

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Gilboa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Schoharie Reservoir dominates the southern landscape of this 1940s survey, marking a significant engineering transformation of the terrain where Schoharie Creek and Manor Kill meet. This era captures the village of Gilboa situated at the edge of the dam, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural communities of North Blenheim and Conesville. The map provides detailed locations for family-named landmarks such as the Shafer Cem, Hager Cem, and Safford Cem, which are invaluable for genealogical research in this part of Schoharie County.

Elevations rise sharply away from the valley floor toward heights like Blenheim Mountain and Brown Mountain. Natural landmarks, including Mine Kill Falls and Manorkill Falls, punctuate the rugged geography, while smaller settlements like Mackey and Five Corners remain connected by a network of local roads. The inclusion of the Central Sch near the reservoir reflects the mid-century social infrastructure of the Schoharie Valley.