1945 Map of Livingstonville

About this map

Catskill Creek and its tributaries define the upland landscape of Schoharie County in the years immediately following the Second World War. The area is characterized by a high density of rural schoolhouses, including School No 9 and School No 12, marking a network of small districts that anchored these mountain communities. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, with Livingstonville serving as a primary hub where the water meets the roadway. To the south, Conesville sits along the Manor Kill, overshadowed by the prominent heights of High Knob and Steenburg Mountain. This period shows a transition from traditional hillside farming toward a more reforested terrain, yet the map still identifies numerous local landmarks like the Scott Patent Ch and family-linked burial grounds such as Keyser Cem and Ellis Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing old Schoharie and Albany County lines.