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1943 Map of Wurtsboro

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Wurtsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Shawangunk Mountains dominate this 1940s landscape, providing a dramatic backdrop to the transportation corridors of the Mamakating valley. The Delaware and Hudson Canal remains a visible landmark alongside the New York Ontario and Western RR, illustrating the evolution of freight movement through the region. Small settlements like Wurtsboro and Bloomingburg serve as local hubs, characterized by a dense network of country schools including the Bloomingburg School and Gumaer School.

Genealogists can trace family homesteads such as those of L Vanderberg, R O Brien, and W Brown scattered along the slopes and valleys. The presence of the Wurtsboro Airport and the Shawangunk Lodge survey station reflects the area's mid-century development. From the industrial remnants of the canal to the Sylvan Cemetery, the map preserves a detailed view of Sullivan and Orange Co as they appeared during the war years.