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1945 Map of Margaretville

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Margaretville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Margaretville serves as the central hub of this Catskill region, situated at the confluence of the East Branch Delaware River and the Platte Kill. The landscape is defined by its deep drainage patterns, where narrow valleys like Sanford Hollow and Canada Hollow cut between high peaks including Mount Pisgah and Pakatakan Mountain. This terrain dictated the early settlement patterns of New Kingston and Dunraven, which were established along the reliable watercourses of the valley floors.

Large portions of the map are protected under the Catskill Forest Preserve and Catskill Park, reflecting the long-standing conservation efforts in Delaware County. Evidence of infrastructure for water management is visible at the Arena Reservoir and the Gaging Sta along the river. These features, combined with family-named landmarks like Meekers Hill and Cole Hill, offer a clear picture of how the local geography shaped the agricultural and community development of Andes and Middletown townships.