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1960 Map of Verbank

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Verbank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Verbank Village and the valley of Union Vale define this central Dutchess County landscape as it appeared in the mid-20th century. The area is characterized by a network of rural hamlets including Moores Mill, North Clove, and Clove Valley, connected by historical thoroughfares like Waterbury Hill Road and the Taconic State Parkway. The terrain is punctuated by significant heights such as Clove Mountain and East Mountain, which provide a natural backdrop to the agricultural and residential life of the era.

Local history details are abundant, from the Historic Stone Tower to the secluded Clove Cemetery. Smaller points of community interest such as Crouses Store and the Hope Farm school site offer a view into the self-sufficient nature of these settlements. Numerous water bodies, including Turrell Lake, Christie Pond, and Pell Lake, indicate a landscape rich in water resources that likely supported local industry, such as the site at Dennis Mill.