1966 Map of Hartwood

About this map

Forestburg and the surrounding townships of Thompson and Forestburg are defined by a complex network of glacial ponds and watercourses during the mid-1960s. The Neversink River cuts through the eastern edge of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries like Bush Kill and Eden Brook. This era shows a landscape transitioning from traditional rural life toward recreational and institutional land use, evidenced by the private Hartwood Club, Camp Forestburg, and the Fish Hatchery near Philwold. Significant local landmarks include the St Thomas Cem and the various clusters of dwellings at Oakland Valley and Squirrels Corners. An Old Railroad Grade remains visible near Melody Lake, tracing the path of former commerce through the wooded hills. The map captures many small water bodies such as St Josephs Lake and Merriewold Lake, which served as anchors for early 20th-century development and summer communities.