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1904 Map of Richmondville

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Richmondville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

The Delaware and Hudson RR cuts a vital corridor through the high country of Schoharie and Otsego counties, following the valley of the Schenevus Creek and the Hudson River and Delaware Creek. At this turn-of-the-century moment, the landscape is defined by its small, specialized agricultural hubs and crossroad hamlets. Major rail-served towns like Richmondville and Worcester show established street grids and industrial footprints, while more remote upland communities like Lutheranville, Summit, and Charlotteville are connected by a dense web of overland roads.

The topography is punctuated by numerous upland basins, including Summit Lake, Bear Swamp Pond, and Bear Gulch Pond. The intricate drainage patterns of the Charlotte River and Panther Creek illustrate a region defined by its watersheds long before modern highway expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the precise locations of family settlements at Butler Corners, Weber Corners, and Baird Corners, offering a clear view of local land tenure during the early 20th century.