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1902 Map of Schunemunk, 1907 Print
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1902 Map of Schunemunk

USGS Topo · Published 1907

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Schunemunk Mountain dominates this landscape at the dawn of the twentieth century, acting as a natural divider between the western valley settlements and the Hudson Highlands. The Erie R. R. and several branching lines like the Newburg Branch create a dense transportation corridor, facilitating the growth of villages such as Washingtonville and Monroe. This industrial and transit network supported local iron extraction, evidenced by the Bull Mine and the community at Forest of Dean. Along the Hudson River, the map documents the transition from waterfront hubs like Cornwall Landing to established residential centers like Cornwall on the Hudson. The topography reveals a complex network of upland lakes and ponds, including Lake Mombasha and Island Pond, which provided critical water resources for the region's expanding towns and mills during this era of peak rail-and-river connectivity.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1902
Date Published1907
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain