1998 Map of Pawling

About this map

Quaker Hill and the surrounding highlands of the Hudson Valley dominate this late 20th-century landscape, where established settlements like Pawling and Patterson sit at the edge of the wetlands known as The Great Swamp. The map reflects a long history of settlement and education, notably featuring the Trinity-Pawling Sch and a historic Meeting House near Quaker Lake. Transportation and recreation are etched into the terrain via the Penn Central rail line and a segment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winding through Hammersly Ridge and past Corbin Hill. Along the state line between New York and Connecticut, the environment remains largely protected within the Cranberry Mountain State Multiple Use Area. Local geography is defined by family-named landmarks and rural crossroads such as Hurd Corners, Baker Corner, and Akins Corners, which mark the intersections of the region's agricultural past and suburban present.