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2013 Map of Shandaken

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Shandaken
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Shandaken and the high peaks of the Catskill Mountains anchor this 2013 topographic study, illustrating a landscape defined by steep hollows and narrow valley settlements. The network of waterways, including the upper reaches of Esopus Cr and the West Br Neversink River, dictates the placement of communities like Big Indian and Oliverea. These villages are tied to the valley floor by roads such as Frost Valley Rd and Fox Hollow Rd, while the surrounding terrain rises sharply to summits including Panther Mountain, Big Indian Mountain, and Fir Mountain.

Remote geographical features such as Hanging Birds Nest and Giant Ledge highlight the dramatic verticality of the region. The map captures the specialized topography of various drainage basins, from Rochester Hollow to McKenley Hollow, which have historically influenced local land use and transit. Near the southern edge, Winnisook Lake sits as a notable upland water body amidst the dense forest cover of the high peaks area.