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1943 Map of Monticello

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Monticello
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The New York Ontario and Western RR winds through this Catskill landscape during a period of established seasonal tourism and rural industry. The village of Monticello serves as a central hub, connected to outlying resort communities and private enclaves like Merriewold Park and Mamakating Park. This era is defined by the proximity of the Neversink River and numerous water bodies such as Kiamesha Lake and Anawana Lake, which supported the region's burgeoning hospitality and dairy sectors.

Transit patterns are clearly etched into the terrain, from the Newburgh and Cochecton Road to specialized stops like Luzon Sta and St Josephs Sta. The map reveals the intricate network of water management required for the area, visible in the Yankee Reservoir and Lords Reservoir. Further south, the landscape transitions toward the Shawangunk Mts, where more secluded sites like the Hartwood Club and Oakland Valley suggest a quieter, wooded character away from the main rail lines.