1944 Map of Neversink

About this map

Neversink and the surrounding Catskill highlands appear here in a 1944 survey that captures the region's transition from a quiet river-valley economy to a more established residential and seasonal landscape. The map centers on the Neversink River and its branches, including the West Branch and East Branch, before many of these valleys were significantly altered by mid-century reservoir construction. Prominent mountain peaks such as Denman Mt and Blue Hill overlook a network of small hamlets like Grahamsville, Claryville, and Curry. To the southwest, the Nyo And W Rr serves the growing community of Liberty, a vital link for the local economy. The landscape is dotted with numerous bodies of water, from the resort-adjacent Loch Sheldrake to smaller mountain pools like Hodge Pond and Mongaup Pond, illustrating the area's enduring character as a destination for outdoor recreation and summer retreats.