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1980 Map of Hensonville

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Hensonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Hensonville and the surrounding high peaks of the Catskill State Park define this landscape, where deep valleys separate prominent summits like Windham High Peak and Black Dome. The settlement pattern follows the drainages of the Batavia Kill and East Kill, which carve through the Black Dome Valley and the shadows of Cave Mountain. Cultural footprints are visible in the clusters at Maplecrest and Windham, while recreational development is evidenced by Campgrounds near Lake Heloise.

Tracing the historical infrastructure of the northern Catskills, the map highlights the Old Railroad Grade north of Brooksburg, indicating the region's former reliance on rail transport before transitioning into a modern parkland and recreational hub. Landmarks like the Lookout Tower near Point Lookout and the various Cem markers scattered from Cornwallville to Beecher Corners provide essential reference points for genealogists and local historians investigating Greene County's mountain communities.