1942 Map of Neversink

About this map

Liberty and Grahamsville anchor this mid-century topographic portrait of the Catskill region, where the Neversink River and its East Branch carve through a landscape of high peaks and isolated valleys. Compiled from 1942 aerial photography, the map reveals the complex drainage systems of the Beaver Kill and Willowemoc Creek, highlighting the importance of water resources to the local economy and geography. Smaller hamlets like Loch Sheldrake, Woodbourne, and Claryville are connected by a network of winding roads, while the presence of the Nyo And W Rr in the southwest near Ferndale points to the area's historical rail connections. Numerous glacial features are evident, from the high elevation of Denman Mt and Red Hill to the scattered waters of Hodge Pond, Mongaup Pond, and Sheldrake Pond. Local landmarks such as the Union Ch and various bench marks provide specific points of interest for genealogical and historical research.