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1944 Map of Lake Carmel

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Lake Carmel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The New York Central corridor anchors this mid-century topographic record, tracing the complex water management infrastructure of Putnam County. The landscape is defined by the massive West Branch Reservoir and Croton Falls Reservoir, which submerged earlier valley floors. Cultural landmarks like Drew Seminary and the prominent Tilly Foster Mine show the intersection of local education and industry, while scattered hamlets such as Farmers Mills, Kent Corners, and Tilly Foster indicate the distribution of rural life during the 1940s.

Several family and community burial grounds, including Raymond Hill Cem, Kelly Cem, and Gilead Cem, offer vital locations for genealogical research. High points such as Smalley Mtn, with its Fire Tower, and Mount Pisgah provide a clear view of the surrounding lake system, which includes Lake Carmel and Lake Gleneida. The map also captures several recreational sites like Gipsy Trail Camp and Camp Brady, reflecting the area's development as a woodland retreat.