2016 Map of Pawling

About this map

The Great Swamp dominates the lowlands between Pawling and Patterson, creating a significant natural barrier that has shaped local settlement and road patterns for generations. To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward Quaker Hill and Hammersly Ridge, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the high ground. This area is characterized by a high concentration of historical burial sites, ranging from the Akin Family Burial Ground to the Old Baptist Burying Ground, reflecting the deep-rooted colonial and Quaker lineage of the region. The map also captures the complex water network feeding the E Br Croton River, including Quaker Lake and Ray Lake, alongside many family-named hills like Corbin Hill and Conger Hill that speak to the long-standing agricultural and residential history of this borderland between New York and Connecticut.