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2023 Map of Mohonk Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mohonk Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mohonk Lake and the eastern ridges of the Shawangunk Mountains anchor this landscape where the Catskill foothills meet the fertile valleys of Ulster County. The map documents a dense network of watercourses, where Rondout Creek and Esopus Creek have historically shaped the settlement patterns of villages like Accord, Alligerville, and High Falls. The course of the Catskill Aqueduct is clearly visible as it traverses the terrain, a critical piece of infrastructure cutting across the rural topography.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous burial grounds, including the Rochester Reformed Church Cem and the Benton-Bar Cem. Higher elevations such as Eagle Cliff and Guyot Hill contrast with the lower-lying Walkill Valley, illustrating the varied physical geography that defined the development of hamlets like Kripplebush and Stone Ridge. Educational and community hubs are noted by the presence of the SUNY Ulster Campus and the Rochester Reformed Church.