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1910 Map of Ramapo

Name: 1910 Topographic Map of Ramapo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1927
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1927

About this map

Suffern serves as a critical junction in this early 20th-century landscape where the Erie Railroad and Piermont Branch converge near the New York New Jersey state line. The topography is dominated by the dramatic rise of Sterling Mountain and the Ramapo range, with the Ramapo River carving a valley that dictated the path of early industrial transport.

Social and community infrastructure is well-documented, featuring landmarks like the County Farm near Viola, the Agatha Home in Nanuet, and various local institutions such as Hempstead Church and the Masonicus School. Notable water bodies like Tuxedo Lake and Woodcliff Lake provide a clear view of the area's natural drainage patterns, while the Ramapo Cem. and numerous family-named settlements like Thiells and Ladentown offer specific data points for genealogical research into the region's heritage.