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1946 Map of Verbank

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Verbank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Verbank Village and the surrounding townships of Union Vale and Washington define this mid-century landscape of Central Dutchess County. The terrain is shaped by the parallel ridges of Chestnut Ridge and Clove Mountain, creating the distinct agricultural basin of Clove Valley. This era shows a community structured around small school districts and local landmarks, including the Hope Farm Greer School and several rural schoolhouses like Sunnyside Sch and Clove Sch.

Hydrology plays a central role in the area's layout, with the waters of Sprout Creek and Fishkill Creek winding through the lowlands. Significant local water bodies such as Tyrrell Lake and Christie Pond are clearly delineated. For researchers, the presence of the Fire Tower on Clove Mountain and the industrial echoes at Furnace Pond offer a tangible look at the region’s resource management and 1940s infrastructure.