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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
Map 1754
Map 1782
Map of 1867
1885
Gregory House, Doane, Thompson residences. 1868
1897
Map 1870-1900
1895
Tilly Foster Mine Pit Longitudinal Section
Putnam County Population 1840-1990
05000
100001500020000250003000035000
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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