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1900 Map of Phoenicia

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Phoenicia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Phoenicia sits at the convergence of mountain hollows and winding creeks at the turn of the century, serving as a gateway to the high Catskills. The landscape is defined by the steep relief of the Greene Co Ulster Co border, where the headwaters of Esopus Creek and Schoharie Creek carve deep valleys. The presence of the Grand Hotel and Highmount suggests the region's early importance as a summer destination, supported by the rail connection at Mt Pleasant Station.

Smaller hamlets like Chichester, Big Indian, and Bushnellsville dot the narrow flats between peaks such as Slide Mountain and Panther Mt. Local history is captured in the network of remote camps and lodges, including the notable Winnisook Lodge and high-elevation gaps like Deep Notch. The map documents a period before modern highway development, where settlement was dictated by the steep topography of the Shandaken and Lexington townships.