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1908 Map of Goshen

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

USGS Topo · Published 1908

About this map

Middletown serves as a dense hub for a sophisticated network of early twentieth-century transit, where lines like the Erie RR and the New York Ontario and Western RR converge. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Wallkill River, which cuts through the heart of the region, flanked by prominent elevations such as Mt Adam and Mt Eve. To the south, the extensive Commissioners Ditch reveals early efforts to manage the wetlands near Pine Island.

Rural life is marked by small crossroads such as Mapes Corners and Pellets Island, while the seat at Goshen anchors the eastern side of the survey. Significant water bodies like Glenmere Lake and the Goshen Reservoir reflect the region's managed resources. This 1908 edition provides a clear picture of Orange County before modern highway expansion, preserving the location of family-named landmarks like Joe Gee Hill and the Wisner PO.