2019 Map of Phoenicia

About this map

Esopus Creek carves a deep valley through the high peaks of the Catskills, serving as the primary corridor for settlements like Phoenicia and Mount Pleasant. This 2019 survey captures the rugged topography where steep-sided massifs such as Tremper Mtn and Romer Mtn hem in narrow hollows. The map illustrates how human habitation follows the water, with hamlets like Chichester and Allaben established along the valley floor. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including the Shandaken Rural Cem and Hudler Cem, which remain as markers of the area's long-settled history. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with Stony Clove Creek and Woodland Creek feeding into the main Esopus channel, highlighting the traditional mountain-valley economy of the region.