1948 Map of Gobles

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.