1969 Map of West Shokan

About this map

Ashokan Reservoir dominates the eastern landscape of this Catskills region, providing a stark contrast to the dense mountain terrain of the Catskill State Park. The map documents a rugged interior defined by high peaks such as High Point (Samson) and Friday Mtn, while small settlements like West Shokan and Samsonville anchor the local valleys. A detailed network of roads and trails, including the Peekamoose Trail, reveals the area's transition from an industrial past to a protected recreational landscape. Local history is preserved through the locations of the Palentown Cem and an isolated Mine in Maltby Hollow. The presence of the Penn Central rail line near the reservoir's edge highlights the historical transportation corridor that once served these mountain communities before the mid-century shifts in regional infrastructure.