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1960 Map of Lake Carmel

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Lake Carmel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The West Branch Reservoir and its surrounding watershed dominate this mid-century portrait of Putnam County, where the transition from agrarian roots to suburban development is underway. The landscape is dotted with early rural crossroads such as Farmers Mills, Yale Corners, and Deans Corners, while the growing community of Mahopac centers around its namesake lake. Substantial institutional presences like Kent Sch and St James the Apostle Sch appear alongside the distinctive Hermitage of Our Lady of Kursk.

Transport networks are anchored by the New York Central railroad and the Taconic State Parkway, illustrating the area's role in connecting local industry and residents to the broader region. Numerous seasonal retreats and camps, including Camp Joy and Hope and Camp Herrlich, reflect the area's long-standing status as a destination for recreation and spiritual reflection, framed by the peaks of Big Buck Mtn and Mount Pisgah.