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2019 Map of Harpersfield

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Harpersfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Stamford and Hobart anchor the southern reaches of this landscape, where the West Branch Delaware River begins its course through the Catskill foothills. The map reveals a high-elevation terrain defined by numerous named summits such as Gunhouse Hill, Fan Hill, and Mt Bob, which separate the various brook valleys. This rural network is punctuated by small, historic hamlets like North Harpersfield and West Jefferson, each maintaining their own distinct community identity through local landmarks and burial grounds.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community resting places, including the Harpersfield Center Cem, Grant Cem, and Stevens Cem. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Odell Lake and the Rexmere Lakes providing focal points for the local hydrology. This 2019 data illustrates the enduring placement of cross-county infrastructure along the Schoharie and Delaware County line, reflecting a settlement pattern that has remained centered on valley agriculture and upland ridges for generations.