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1966 Map of Hartwood

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Hartwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Neversink River carves through the eastern portion of this Sullivan County landscape, featuring notable landmarks like High Falls and Denton Falls. This mid-century survey reveals a transition from natural water bodies to managed recreation and conservation, exemplified by the Fish Hatchery and numerous private enclaves like Merriewold Park and the Hartwood Club. The interior is dotted with significant water features including St Josephs Lake, Burnt Hope Lake, and Crane Pond, many of which supported the early 20th-century resort culture of the region.

Transportation history is visible through the Old Railroad Grade that winds past Philwold, while the presence of St Thomas Cem and Hartwood Cem provides essential points for genealogical research in the settlements of Forestburg and Hartwood. The map also documents local industry through several Quarry and Sandpit sites, illustrating how the geography of the southern Catskill foothills was utilized for both resource extraction and seasonal retreats.