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1947 Map of Pawling

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Pawling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Great Swamp dominates the valley between Hammersly Ridge and West Mountain in this post-war survey of the New York-Connecticut border. The landscape reflects a well-established agricultural and community network, anchored by the village of Pawling and the northern reaches of Patterson. Small local centers like Hurd Corners and Akins Corners mark the intersections of the era's rural life, while educational landmarks like Stark Sch and Woodinville Sch are scattered across the hillsides.

Transport is defined by the heavy presence of the New York Central and Central New England rail lines, which follow the low-lying wetlands. Cultural history is evident at the Quaker Hill Meeting House, positioned high on the eastern ridges overlooking Quaker Lake. The map reveals a complex topography where high points like Purgatory Hill and Cranberry Mountain frame a region defined by its numerous small lakes and the winding course of the Swamp River.