1903 Map of Rosendale

About this map

Esopus Creek and the Rondout Creek dominate this 1901 survey of Ulster County, revealing a landscape defined by water power and early industrial transit. The presence of the New York Ontario And Western and the Ulster And Delaware railroads highlights the region's importance as a transportation corridor between the Catskills and the Hudson Valley. Local industry is anchored by the Mill Hook site and the unique village clusters like High Falls and Rosendale, known for their cement and water-powered history. The map also captures the varied terrain of the area, from the Rosendale Plains to the dramatic heights of Bonticou Crag and Sky Top near Mohonk Lake. Smaller hamlets like Stone Ridge, Tillson, and Kripplebush appear connected by a dense network of early roads, while landmarks like Stone Church provide vital points of reference for genealogists researching the many family settlements established throughout Marbletown and Rochester.