1944 Map of Middleburgh

About this map

Middleburg sits at a strategic bend where the Schoharie Creek meets the confluence of several mountain streams. This mid-1940s landscape is defined by its deep hollows and prominent ridges, with the towering Vromans Nose overlooking the agricultural valley floor near West Middleburg. To the south, the terrain rises into the highlands of Broome and Fulton townships, where small rural outposts like Franklinton and Huntersland are connected by winding roads through the gaps. The map reveals a community structured around its topography, with family landmarks and institutional centers such as School No 5, Gates Hill Ch, and the Mattice Cem marking the historical footprint of early Schoharie County settlers. Of particular note is The Vly, a distinct wetland area feeding into Catskill Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of this upland region during the mid-century era.