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1960 Map of Millbrook

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Millbrook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Millbrook and its neighboring hamlets define the character of central Dutchess County during the mid-20th century. The village centers of South Millbrook, Stanfordville, and Mabbettsville are connected by a network of rural routes like the Sharon Turnpike and Shunpike, reflecting the region's long history as a pastoral and residential hub. Educational and religious institutions are prominent landmarks, including the campus of Bennett College, St Josephs Sch, and the Dutchess Sch.

The landscape is marked by diverse terrain and water features, from the elevations of Chestnut Ridge and Tower Hill to the wetlands of Tamarack Swamp. Local genealogy is well-preserved through several burial grounds such as Nine Partners Cem and Stanford Cem. The map captures the area before modern suburban expansion, showing a landscape still anchored by estates, institutions like the Convalescent Home, and natural features like Wappinger Creek and Dieterich Pond.