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1969 Map of Otisville

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Otisville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Shawangunk Mountains dominate this 1969 landscape, creating a dramatic physical divide between the valley of the Basher Kill and the upland reaches of Mount Hope. Along the eastern slopes, the Erie Lackawanna Railroad winds through the village of Otisville, passing near the substantial campus of the State Training School for Boys. To the west, the Neversink River flows through Cuddebackville and Myers Grove, where the terrain flattens into a patchwork of riverfront settlements and gravel operations.

Local transport and industry are clearly defined by the Finchville Turnpike and several Gravel Pits, illustrating the region's mid-century development. Genealogical interests are well-served by the presence of Holy Cross Ch and Mount Hope Cem, alongside smaller hamlets like Finchville, Guymard, and South Centerville. The map also captures specialized land uses such as Birch Ridge Camp and Camp Hayes, reflecting the area's transition into a recreational and institutional corridor.