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1945 Map of Margaretville

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Margaretville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Margaretville serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of the East Branch Delaware River and Dry Brook. The landscape is characterized by deeply incised valleys and numerous named hollows, such as Winter Hollow, Thompson Hollow, and Bragg Hollow, which reflect a long history of upland settlement and small-scale agriculture within the Catskill Park boundaries. Local genealogy is anchored by features like the Van Benschoten Cem near New Kingston and the quiet village of Dunraven to the southwest.

Transportation and resource management are evidenced by the path of Route 28 and the presence of the Sanford Dam. The survey captures the transition from a river-and-valley economy toward modern conservation, with peaks like Pakatakan Mountain and Mount Pisgah overlooking the winding Platte Kill. This documentation provides a clear view of the Delaware County interior before significant modern expansion altered the character of these mountain communities.