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1898 Map of Albany

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

The city of Albany and its surrounding townships appear here at the close of the 19th century, revealing a landscape defined by the convergence of the Hudson River and major rail corridors. To the north, the enclave of Shakers and settlements like Newtonville and Loudonville mark the early development of Colonie. The heavy industrial footprint of the era is evident at West Albany, where the New York Central and Hudson River railroad complex dominates the terrain.

Rural life is still clearly visible in the outlying hills of Guilderland and New Scotland, with family-named landmarks such as Bennett Hill and Countryman Hill overlooking small villages like Voorheesville. Along the river, a chain of islands including Westerlo Island and Cabbage Id. characterizes the waterfront before modern channelization. Genealogists can trace early neighborhood centers like The Abbey (Glenmont) and McKownville, which served as vital hubs for these maturing communities.