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1903 Map of Newburg

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Newburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1906
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

The Shawangunk Mountains dominate the northwestern corner of this Hudson Valley landscape, creating a dramatic topographical backdrop for the agricultural and early industrial communities of Ulster and Orange Counties. In the lowlands, the Wallkill River meanders northward, supporting a string of settlements including Gardiner, Wallkill, and Walden. The map captures a moment when the regional economy relied on a complex network of transportation, including the Valley and Central railroads, alongside the Electric lines that connected growing hubs like Newburgh and Orange Lake.

Local researchers can find numerous vanished or transformed hamlets such as Ganahgote, Ireland Corners, and St. Andrew. Near the banks of the Hudson River, the presence of a Powder Works and various ponds like Heights Pond point to the industrial activities supporting the river towns. The intersection of varied terrain, from the heights of Cronomer Hill to the fertile stretches around Plattekill, illustrates the diverse rural and suburban development patterns of the early twentieth century.