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1911 Map of Monticello

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Monticello
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1911
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1911

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Monticello serves as the central hub of this Sullivan County landscape, where the early 20th-century development of the Catskills is defined by a dense network of mountain resorts and regional transportation. The New York Ontario and Western RR cuts a winding path through the hills, connecting vital station stops like Hurleyville Luzon Sta and Merriewold St Josephs Sta. This rail corridor was essential for the growing tourism industry of the era, as evidenced by established enclaves such as Mamakating Park and Merriewold Park.

In the southeastern corner, the transition of industrial history is visible where the Delaware and Hudson Canal (Abandoned) runs parallel to the Port Jervis and Kingston Div railroad near West Brookville. The rugged terrain is carved by the Neversink River and the Mongaup River, with numerous water bodies like Kiamesha Lake and Pleasure Lake illustrating the region's character as a destination for seasonal retreat and local industry.