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2013 Map of Monroe

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Monroe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The village of Monroe serves as a central hub in this landscape of southern Orange County, where suburban expansion meets the preserved wilderness of the Hudson Highlands. Residential clusters like Worley Heights and Woodbury Meadows spread between significant water bodies, including the expansive Mombasha Lake and the recreational waters of Walton Lake. Historically significant sites are visible throughout, from the Saint John's Old Cem near Arden to the Bull Mine on the slopes of Bull Mine Mountain, reflecting the area's transition from an early mining and agricultural economy to a residential commuter corridor.

Transport networks define the eastern portion of the map, where the Ramapo River valley carries major thoroughfares and the Newburgh Junction railroad infrastructure toward Harriman. Significant institutions and landmarks, such as Thevenet Hall, the Museum Village, and Camp La Guardia, are interspersed with protected lands. To the south, the boundary of Harriman State Park encompasses notable terrain like Indian Hill and Surebridge Mountain, marking a sharp contrast to the developed centers of Highland Mills and South Blooming Grove.