2023 Map of Pine Bush

About this map

The Wallkill Valley landscape is defined by the winding course of the Shawangunk Kill and the Wallkill River, which frame a region of dense small-hamlet settlement and low-lying wetlands. Long-established communities such as Pine Bush, Bullville, and Montgomery anchor the local geography, connected by a network of rural roads that cross numerous watercourses like the Dwaar Kill and Pakanasink Creek. The map records several notable family and community landmarks, including Howell Cem and Crawford Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing early Orange and Ulster County residents. To the south, the industrial and transport footprint expands near the Orange County Airport and the outskirts of Montgomery, where the terrain flattens toward the river. This survey captures the modern character of these historic Mid-Hudson Valley crossroads, where extensive swamps like Cedar Swamp and Pine Swamp persist alongside suburban expansion and infrastructure.