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1908 Map of Goshen

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Goshen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

The Wallkill River and a complex web of railroads dominate this early twentieth-century landscape in Orange County. Hubs like Middletown and Goshen serve as central nodes for several competing rail lines, including the Erie R R and the New York Ontario and Western. The terrain is defined by dramatic rises such as the Shawangunk Mts and isolated peaks like Sugarloaf Mtn, while the lowlands are managed through significant drainage projects like the Commissioners Ditch.

Agricultural and institutional history is evident in labels like Orange Farm and settlements such as Campbell Hall and Florida. The presence of numerous named hills—Joe Gee Hill, Sayers Hill, and Snake Hill—indicates a local geography deeply tied to family names and prominent landmarks. Water bodies like Monhagen Lake and Wickham Lake provide a clear view of the natural water resources utilized during this era of upstate expansion.