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1956 Map of Oscawana Lake

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Oscawana Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The rugged landscape of Putnam Valley and Kent is defined by a dense network of mountain peaks and water bodies, centered around the expansive Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park. During the mid-1950s, this area retained its character as a highland retreat and mining district, with the Appalachian Trail winding through the terrain past Pelton Pond and Canopus Lake. The map details many small crossroads settlements that served as local anchors, such as Tompkins Corners and Fahnestock Corners.

Industrial and recreational history intersect at the Mahopac Mines and the Fahnestock Ski Slope, while the numerous reservoirs and lakes like Oscawana Lake and Boyd Corners Reservoir indicate the region's importance to the regional water supply. For genealogists, the map identifies specific burial sites including Free Grave Cem and Union Cem, alongside institutional landmarks like the Cold Spring Institute.