1943 Map of Wurtsboro

About this map

The Shawangunk Mountains dominate the western horizon of this 1942 survey, where the remnants of the Delaware and Hudson Canal (Abandoned) trace the valley floor alongside the New York Ontario and Western RR. This corridor served as a vital transportation artery between the mountains and the Mamakating lowlands, connecting settlements like Summitville and Wurtsboro. The map documents a landscape defined by seasonal recreation and local education, evidenced by sites like Camp Hemlock, Shawanda Lodge, and numerous neighborhood schoolhouses including Roosa Gap Sch and Mt Johnson Sch. To the east, the terrain transitions into the agricultural reaches of Wallkill and Crawford, where Pakanasink Creek meanders toward Circleville. The inclusion of Wurtsboro Airport and the Erie RR spur at Fair Oaks highlights the early mid-century infrastructure that linked these Sullivan and Orange County communities to the broader region.