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1957 Map of Walden

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Walden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Wallkill River defines the central axis of this mid-century Orange County landscape, carving through a region defined by agricultural estates and vital infrastructure. The Borden Estate and the Wallkill Valley Cemetery are prominent landmarks near the industrial center of Walden, while the Maybrook Yards to the south underscore the area's importance as a rail hub during this era. The map traces the paths of multiple rail lines, including the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, which connected these valley settlements to broader markets.

Rural life is captured through the labeling of various schools and churches, such as Goodwill Ch and the Central Sch in Wallkill. The northern reaches are dominated by the Wallkill State Prison, while the eastern portion reveals the path of the Catskill Aqueduct. From the residential Lake Osiris Colony to the Newburgh-Walden Landing Field, the map illustrates a community transitioning between its historic farming roots and a modernizing postwar economy.