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1982 Map of Hamden

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Hamden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The West Branch Delaware River carves a deep valley through this portion of Delaware County, where the riverside settlements of Hamden, De Lancey, and Fraser anchor the local geography. A notable Covered Bridge spans the river near Hamden, marking a traditional crossing point in a landscape otherwise defined by steep ridges and narrow clove valleys. The terrain rises sharply from the riverbanks to prominent heights such as Scotch Mountain, Fyffe Cobble, and the interestingly named Devils Backbone.

Drainage patterns are intricate, with numerous brooks like Bagley Brook and Terry Clove Brook cutting through the uplands. The map reveals a mix of agricultural valley floors and heavily wooded slopes, including a portion of the Murphy Hill State Forest in the southeast. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible through scattered sites like a Quarry, several gravel pits, and a Radio Tower atop one of the high ridges, reflecting the area's mid-to-late 20th-century development.