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1944 Map of Middleburgh

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Middleburgh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Middleburgh serves as the central hub of this Schoharie Valley landscape, where the wide flats of Schoharie Creek meet the dramatic rise of Vromans Nose. The settlement pattern reflects a mid-20th-century rural economy, with small clusters like West Middleburgh and Huntersland connected by winding roads through The Gorge and various hollows. Educational and spiritual life is well-documented through landmarks such as Central Elem Sch, School No 5, and several historic congregations including the Reformed Ch and Valley Bible Ch.

The terrain is defined by significant elevation changes, from the marshy waters of Vlaie Pond in the south to the high ridges of Hony Hill and Windy Ridge. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Danforth Cem and Taylor Cem, are scattered across the hillsides, offering valuable data points for genealogists. The map also captures local industry through various Shale Pit and Quarry locations, illustrating how the geography dictated both land use and habitation in this part of New York.