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1911 Map of Monticello

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Monticello
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

The village of Monticello and its surrounding Catskill foothills are meticulously detailed in this early twentieth-century survey, reflecting an era when Sullivan County was transitioning into a premier vacation destination. The New York Ontario and Western RR cuts a winding path through the landscape, connecting specialized stops like Hurleyville Luzen Sta and Merriewold St Josephs Sta, which served the burgeoning resort and religious communities of the time.

Hydrology dominates the eastern terrain, where the Neversink River carves a deep valley featuring Denton Falls and High Falls. To the south, the Port Jervis and Kingston Div railroad follows the base of the Shawangunk Mts. The map reveals a dense network of mountain lakes such as Kiamesha Lake and Sackett Lake, alongside organized enclaves like Mamakating Park and the Hartwood Club, illustrating the intersection of natural beauty and early planned recreation.