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2016 Map of Phoenicia

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Phoenicia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Phoenicia sits at the confluence of Esopus Creek and Stony Clove Creek, serving as a central hub in this high-elevation landscape of the Catskills. The topography is defined by significant peaks such as Tremper Mtn, Sheridan Mtn, and the Burroughs Range, including Wittenberg Mtn and Cornell Mtn. This 2016 survey documents the enduring mountain hamlets and their associated family burial grounds, such as the Van Kleeck Cem and Hudler Cem near Mount Tremper.

The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, with communities like Chichester and Boiceville linked by winding corridors such as Plank RD and Old Rte 28. The map preserves the names of smaller mountain hollows and reaches, including Broadstreet Hollow, Traver Hollow, and Cross Mountain Hollow, providing a detailed look at the geography that shaped local industry and travel before modern development. Notable water features like Woodland Creek and the Beaver Kill drain the steep slopes, illustrating the complex drainage system of the Ulster County highlands.