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2016 Map of Walton East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Walton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The West Branch Delaware River carves a deep valley through this portion of Delaware County, serving as the primary corridor for settlements like Walton, Colchester, and Hawleys. The surrounding landscape is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, such as Mac Gibbon Hollow and Chambers Hollow, which channel numerous tributaries like Mallory Brook and Weeds Brook toward the main river. High points including Bear Spring Mtn and Mt Holly dominate the southern reaches, illustrating the steep vertical relief of the Catskills region.

Local history is preserved in the numerous family-named landmarks and small burial grounds that dot the hillsides. Researchers can locate the Feak Hollow Cem, Archer Cem, and the Feak Hollow-Jamieson Cem nestled within these valleys. The map documents an intricate system of rural roads, including Macgibbon Hollow Rd and Walton Woods Rd, which follow the natural contours of the terrain to connect isolated farmsteads and upland hollows with the riverfront communities.