Chapter 18: Land Resources

“The central theme of this project is stories-stories of how the land has changed.”

Tom Wessels From “Reading the Landscape’s History”

Putnam County HistoryHow was Mahopac’s land used?

Objective: To comprehend Mahopac Historical

significance To identify how Mahopac has changed over

the years. To better comprehend the correlation between

land use and the increases in Putnam county populations

Objective:

Railroad and town information

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Map of 1867

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Gregory House, Doane, Thompson residences. 1868

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Map 1870-1900

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Tilly Foster Mine Pit Longitudinal Section

Putnam County Population 1840-1990

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CarmelKentPattersonPhillipstownPutnam valleySoutheast

1935

Putnam County Population 1840-1990

Please: 1. Explain why the population of Putnam county was so

consistent from 1840 to 1900.2. Describe any trends that can be found in you data from 1900-

1940.3. Explain what was occurring, nationally and globally, that may

have caused the population to fluctuate from 1900-1940.4. Describe any trends that can be found in you data from 1940-

1970.5. Explain what was occurring, nationally and globally, that may

have caused the population to fluctuate from 1940-1970. 6. Research local documents in an attempt to explain the rapid

population increase after 1970.

“Only when we understand the heritage of the land, and are able to interpret that heritage, does a real sense of place become possible.”

-Tom Wessels From “Reading the Landscape’s History”

Author?"We shall never achieve harmony with land, any

more than we shall achieve absolute justice or liberty for people. In these higher aspirations the important thing is not to achieve, but to strive."

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