1960 Map of Verbank

About this map

Verbank Village and the surrounding hamlets of Dutchess County define this landscape as it was documented in the mid-20th century. The area is characterized by a mix of agricultural valleys and prominent ridges, with Clove Mountain and East Mountain framing the centralized Clove Valley. Local industry and rural infrastructure are evident through features like Moores Mill and a Borrow Pit near Verbank. Educational and community institutions such as Hope Farm and the Greer Sch are clearly marked, alongside landmarks of local heritage like the Historic Stone Tower. Water resources are abundant, ranging from the winding Sprout Creek to secluded bodies like Furnace Pond and Christie Pond. This 1960 revision provides a detailed view of the township boundaries between Washington, Union Vale, and Beekman, tracing the evolution of local road networks like Waterbury Hill Road and Bloomer Road.