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1960 Map of Pine Plains

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Pine Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Stissing Mountain dominates this portion of Northern Dutchess County, casting a long shadow over the low-lying wetlands and glacial lakes to its east. In the valley below, the village of Pine Plains serves as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural community, situated near the headwaters of Wappinger Creek. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where Twin Island Lake, Stissing Pond, and Thompson Pond form a chain of water bodies just south of the village.

Further south, the township of Stanford is dotted with smaller hamlets like Attlebury, McIntyre, and Bangall, linked by the winding course of Hunns Lake Creek. Traces of the region's early industry are visible at Pachin Mills and the Gravel Pit near Stissing. This 1960 revision preserves the layout of rural crossroads and family landmarks such as Conklin Hill and Shelly Hill before significant modern development altered the character of these valley settlements.