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2019 Map of Rondout Reservoir

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Rondout Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Rondout Reservoir dominates this landscape in Ulster County, where the valley of Rondout Creek was transformed to provide water for New York City. The surrounding terrain is defined by significant elevations like East Mtn and the Kalonymus Escarpment near the Sullivan County line. Scattered settlements such as Lackawack and Ulster Heights are connected by a network of rural roads including Lackawack Hill Rd and Irish Cape Rd.

Genealogists will find the Furman Cem located near Trout Cr, while the eastern portion of the map highlights the drainage of the Vernooy Kill and its west branch. The map details complex hydrography, from the wetlands of Cedar Swamp to the small community of Potterville and the waters of Honk Lake at the southern edge. The transition from high mountain ridges to low-lying brooks like Brandy Brook and Botsford Brook illustrates the varied topography of this Catskills region.