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1898 Map of Albany

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the eastern boundary of this survey, defining a landscape of rising hill country and established rail corridors at the turn of the century. The city of Albany is shown in detail, transitioning into the suburban and rural townships of Colonie, Bethlehem, and New Scotland. Industrial and agricultural life is evidenced by French Mills and the diverse network of railroads, including the New York Central and Hudson River and the West Shore line.

Western reaches of the map climb toward the Helderberg Escarpment, marked by John Boyd Thacher Park and significant elevations like Countryman Hill and Wolf Hill. Between these heights and the river, numerous small settlements like Shakers, Slingerlands, and South Bethlehem are connected by creeks such as Normans Kill and Oniskethau Creek. This 1891 survey, reprinted in 1922, preserves a dense network of early roads and family-named corners that predates modern suburban expansion.