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1969 Map of Rondout Reservior

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Rondout Reservior
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Rondout Reservoir dominates this late-1960s landscape, serving as a massive component of the New York City water supply system within the Catskill Park. The map documents the critical infrastructure of the Merriman Dam and the Delaware Aqueduct, which reshaped the local topography and settlement patterns of Wawarsing and Neversink. While the reservoir occupies the central valley, older mountain communities and family landmarks persist on the higher ground, including Yagerville, Sholam, and Potterville.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites such as Furman Cem and the Covered Bridge on Rondout Creek near the northern boundary. The contrast between the protected wilderness of the State Forest Preserve and localized industry is evident in the presence of a Quarry and Gravel Pit near Honk Hill. The road network, including Diamond Road and Irish Cape Road, provides a clear view of how these Catskill hamlets were interconnected before and after the reservoir's completion.