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1960 Map of Phoenicia

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Phoenicia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Esopus Creek carves a deep valley through the heart of Catskill Park, serving as the primary corridor for settlements like Phoenicia and Mount Tremper. This 1960 revision, later updated with 1978 aerial data, reveals a landscape where traditional mountain communities and burgeoning recreation coexist. Near Phoenicia, the presence of a Ski Lift and Campground indicates the region's mid-century shift toward tourism, while an Old Railroad Grade along Stony Clove Creek marks the footprint of earlier industry.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at the Shandaken Rural Cem or Longyear Cem. High peaks such as Wittenberg Mtn and Panther Mtn frame the valley, which is dotted with rural landmarks like Our Lady of Good Counsel Ch and the Lookout Tower atop Tremper Mtn. The detailed topography captures the intricate drainage of Woodland Valley Creek and Traver Hollow as they feed the Esopus before it reaches Boiceville.