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2016 Map of Hamden

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hamden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The West Branch Delaware River carves a deep valley through this portion of Delaware County, anchoring the primary settlements of Hamden and De Lancey. This 2016 survey illustrates a landscape where the valley floor supports agriculture and infrastructure like the Hamden Covered Bridge, while the surrounding hills are deeply incised by numerous hollows. Genealogical value is high throughout the terrain, with several small burial sites including Yendes Family Cem, Bostwick Cem, and Thompson Family Cem positioned on the higher ground overlooking the river and its tributaries.

Inland from the river, the map reveals a rugged network of drainage systems such as Platner Brook and Bagley Brook. These waterways have dictated the naming of local geography, seen in the countless named hollows like Stoddard Hollow, Gregory Hollow, and Tiffany Hollow. The area maintains its rural character with winding roads like Andes-Delancey Rd following the natural contours of the Catskill foothills.