1960 Map of West Kill

About this map

The Catskill Park (State Forest Preserve) dominates this mountain landscape at the meeting point of Greene, Delaware, and Ulster counties. The high-altitude terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Vly Mtn and Halcott Mtn, while human settlement is concentrated in the deep valleys. In the south, the village of Pine Hill serves as a hub near the New York Central railroad line, while the northern valleys support the small community of West Kill. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved in the hills, including Halcott Cem, Crosby Cem, and the Elk Creek Cem. A significant piece of regional infrastructure, the Shandaken Tunnel (Aqueduct), cuts through the subterranean layers of the Shandaken area. The map also reveals the narrow passage of Deep Notch, a dramatic geological feature between Rose Mtn and the surrounding slopes that has historically dictated local travel routes.