1960 Map of Shandaken

About this map

Esopus Creek carves a deep valley through the heart of the Catskill Park State Forest Preserve, where the New York Central railroad once tracked through the high peaks. This 1960 revision provides a detailed look at the small mountain hamlets of Pine Hill, Shandaken, and Big Indian, which serve as gateways to the steep hollows and ridges of the northern Catskills. The map captures the geography of the era before major modern development, highlighting the cluster of private recreation and land management that defined the region.