1965 Map of Walton East

About this map

The West Branch Delaware River winds through this Catskill mountain landscape, defining the valley floors where the village of Walton and the hamlet of Hawleys are established. In the mid-1960s, this area reflects a balance between riverside settlement and extensive conservation, with significant portions of the terrain dedicated to the Bear Spring Mountain Game Management Area and the State Forest Preserve. The map illustrates a network of hollows—such as Chambers Hollow and Curtis Hollow—that channel numerous tributaries like East Brook and Mallory Brook toward the main river. Notable landmarks of the era include the Radio Tower (WDLA) on Bear Spring Mountain and local recreational sites like Bassett Park and a riverside Golf Course. For those studying local land use, the map details the transition from the river valley to higher elevations like Colchester Mountain and Dunk Hill.