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1946 Map of Kaaterskill

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Kaaterskill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Catskill State Park dominates this terrain, revealing a landscape defined by deep ravines and dramatic escarpments at the height of its mid-century resort era. The map traces the steep ascent from the lowland settlement of Palenville up through Kaaterskill Clove toward the high-elevation villages of Haines Falls and Tannersville. This 1946 compilation by the U.S. Geological Survey and TVA captures the intricate geography surrounding the iconic Mountain House, situated between North Lake and South Lake overlooking the Hudson Valley.

Local history researchers can find smaller landmarks such as Platte Clove Ch, School No 2, and the Shoub Cem near Manorville. The presence of numerous named drainages like Wildcat Ravine, Hillyer Ravine, and Kaaterskill Creek illustrates the complex hydrology that feeds the famous Kaaterskill Falls. This survey serves as a precise record of the area's road network and seasonal topography before modern development altered the mountain character.