1921 Map of Livingston Manor

About this map

Livingston Manor and the surrounding Catskill landscape were defined by a robust timber-and-water-based industrial economy at the time of this 1920s survey. The New York Ontario and Western RR cuts through the river valleys, connecting specialized industrial sites like an Acid Plant, a Creosote Plant, and Dye Works that utilized local forest resources. The area is exceptionally dense with small rural school districts, naming local landmarks such as Ireland School, Weissman School, and Hardenburgh School. Higher elevations like Rattle Hill and Gray Hill overlook a network of glacial lakes including Tennanah Lake, Shandelee Lake, and Swan Lake. The mapping of small settlements like Callicoon Center, Jeffersonville, and Youngsville provides a clear view of the late-stage rural development in Sullivan County before significant 20th-century modernization changed the character of these hamlets.