1943 Map of Jordanville

About this map

Holy Trinity Monastery stands as a spiritual anchor in this upland landscape of central New York during the early 1940s. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent rises including Shoemaker Hill, Rock Hill, and Harter Hill, which separate the drainage of Fulmer Creek from the southern headwaters of Oquionis Creek. The map documents a dense network of family-named cemeteries such as Henderson Cem, Piper Cem, and Helmer Cem, offering a valuable record for genealogical research in a region dominated by agricultural townships like German Flatts and Warren. Small rural centers such as Jordanville and Cullen are connected by winding roads like Earle Road and Ohyle Road, reflecting a settlement pattern that remained largely unchanged since the previous century. Landmarks like Days Rock and isolated structures such as School No 9 emphasize the localized nature of the community before the post-war expansion of regional infrastructure.