1944 Map of Lake Carmel

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.