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1946 Map of Westerlo

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Westerlo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Helderberg Mountains terrain dominates this 1944 survey area, which was mapped through a collaboration between the U. S. Geological Survey and the Tennessee Valley Authority under the direction of the Corps of Engineers. The landscape is dotted with small agricultural crossroads and hamlets such as East Berne, South Berne, and Westerlo. Numerous one-room schools serve the rural population, including Van Leuvans Sch, School No 11, and School No 7, while family and community history is preserved at Westerlo Cem, Reidsville Cem, and Snyder Cem.

Water resources are central to the region’s layout, with Warner Lake and Onderdonk Lake providing notable focal points amidst the hills. The map highlights the early 20th-century road network connecting scattered landmarks like Benson's Corners and Mallorys Corners. Notable recreation and conservation sites, such as Camp Woodstock and the Partridge Run Game Management Area, indicate the area's transition toward mixed agricultural and recreational use.