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2016 Map of Wurtsboro

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Shawangunk Mountains dominate this 2016 survey, forming a dramatic ridgeline that separates the drainage basins of the Basher Kill to the west and the Shawangunk Kill to the east. This topography has historically dictated the settlement patterns of the region, concentrating towns like Wurtsboro and Bloomingburg along the base of the slopes. The mountain pass at High View serves as a critical transit point, where the landscape transitions between the rolling hills of the Wurtsboro Hills and the valley floor.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds such as Stanton Memorial Cem and Sylvan Cem. The area’s transportation infrastructure is well-defined, showing the Wurtsboro-Sullivan County Airport and the path of the Erie Railroad as they navigate the difficult terrain near Summitville. The map also documents smaller rural communities like Winterton and Maple Glen, providing a clear view of the modern residential layout against the backdrop of the extensive wetlands surrounding the local kills.