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1943 Map of Mohonk Lake

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Mohonk Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Shawangunk Mountains define the southern landscape of this 1943 survey, rising above the famous Mohonk House and the waters of Mohonk Lake. The area's mid-century transportation and settlement patterns are clearly visible, anchored by the New York Ontario and Western railroad as it follows the path of Rondout Creek. Communities like High Falls and Kyserike are shown with their respective depots, including the High Falls RR Station, serving as vital links for local commerce and travel.

Genealogists and local historians can trace a dense network of rural infrastructure, from family landmarks like P Schmidke and A Tedesco to numerous local schools such as the Oak Grove School and Rock Hill School. The map also captures specialized sites like the Accord Airport and Camp Rondout, alongside smaller hamlets like Lyonsville and St Josen that were centers of community life in the Rochester and Marbletown districts during the early war years.