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1957 Map of Popolopen Lake

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Popolopen Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The West Point Military Academy grounds and the expansive highlands of the Hudson Valley define this landscape, where rugged terrain meets strategic institutional land use. Settled pockets like Woodbury, Highland Mills, and Central Valley occupy the western corridor along the Albany Post Road, supported by local institutions like the Central Valley School and the Quaker Meetinghouse. The map documents a transition from these established villages into the dense forest and water-rich wilderness of Bear Mountain State Park and Harriman State Park.

Key landmarks for genealogy and local history include the Cemetery of the Highlands and Galloways Cem, alongside specialized sites like the Perkins Memorial Observatory and the Columbia Univ Arden House. A network of recreation and conservation is evident through the Appalachian Trail and numerous lakes, such as Popolopen Lake and Lake Tiorati. Small settlements like Baileytown and Doodletown are preserved here before modern shifts, offering a detailed view of the rural-to-protected land patterns of mid-century Orange County.