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2023 Map of Albany

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Albany quadrangle captures a major New York crossroads where the state capital meets the growing suburbs of Colonie and Latham. This modern topographical survey highlights a dense landscape of institutional and educational landmarks, including the sprawling campus of SUNY Albany, Siena College, and the specialized medical cluster surrounding the Albany Medical Center. The urban fabric of the city is clearly defined by historic thoroughfares like Washington Ave and Western Ave, which branch out toward outlying settlements such as Roessleville and Newtonville.

Tracing the natural and historical boundaries, the map follows the Hudson River along the eastern edge, passing the industrial corridor of Menands and Westerlo Island. In the northern reaches, the Albany International Airport dominates the terrain near the site of the historic Shakers community. Numerous smaller water bodies like Tivoli Lake and Ann Lee Pond provide breaks in the residential grid, while several significant cemeteries, including Graceland Cem and Memory Gardens Cem, offer points of interest for those researching local family history.