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1945 Map of Harpersfield

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Harpersfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Harpersfield and its neighboring hamlets are defined by the high elevations of the Catskill Mountains foothills during the mid-1940s. The landscape is a network of named peaks like Pan Hill, Gunhouse Hill, and Peters Hill, which dictate the winding paths of the Middle Brook and Center Brook. Farming and rural life are centered around crossroads settlements such as North Harpersfield and West Harpersfield, while local education is still anchored in distributed landmarks like School No 5 and School No 6.

The southeastern corner of the quadrangle shows the vital transportation corridor of the New York Central railroad following the valley of the West Branch Delaware River. This rail line connects the larger villages of Stamford and Hobart, serving as the primary link for the region's dairy economy. Smaller features like Odell Lake and the interestingly named Whisky Hollow offer localized detail for researchers tracing early 20th-century family lands and rural routes.