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1948 Map of Gobles

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Gobles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Gobles and the surrounding townships of Bloomingdale and Pine Grove reveal a mid-century landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial kettle lakes and small-scale agriculture. The New York Central railroad serves as the primary artery through the region, connecting the small settlements of Berlamont and Bloomingdale while bypassing the larger concentration of lakes to the north. One of the most curious features is the presence of Mentha, a site that reflects the regional specialization in mint farming on the area's rich muck soils.

Educational and spiritual life is documented through numerous rural landmarks, from the Trowbridge Ch to family-named sites like Prouty Sch and Robinson Cem. The hydrography is particularly complex in Trowbridge, where the Trowbridge Dam on Swan Creek regulates the local watershed. To the south in Almena, the Rearing Ponds and the branching waters of Paw Paw River illustrate how the terrain transitions into more defined river drainage systems.