1943 Map of Monticello

About this map

Monticello serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the intersection of the Newburgh and Cochecton Turnpike and the New York Ontario and Western RR. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of water bodies and summer retreats, including Merriewold Park and Mamakating Park, which highlight the region's development as a vacation destination. The presence of specialized stops like Hurleyville Luzon Sta and Merriewold St Josephs Sta reflects a period when rail travel was essential for accessing the hotels and clubs of the Catskills foothills. Beyond the larger settlements of South Fallsburgh and Mountaindale, the terrain is marked by significant hydrological features such as the Neversink River and the Shawangunk Mts, alongside numerous named reservoirs like Yankee Reservoir and Wolf Reservoir that point to the area's role in regional water management.