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1957 Map of Albany

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Hudson River and Connecticut River valleys define the industrial and agricultural corridors of this mid-century region, where major urban centers like Albany, Troy, and Springfield serve as anchors for transportation and commerce. This period shows the transition to modern infrastructure with the New York State Thruway cutting across the landscape, while the established rail network of the New York Central and Boston and Albany continues to link the Berkshire mountain towns.

Elevations rise sharply at Mt Greylock and across the Adams Mountain range, contrasting with the engineered landscapes of the Quabbin Reservoir and Tomhannock Reservoir. The presence of Westover Air Force Base near Chicopee highlights the era's military footprint. For researchers, the map provides a comprehensive look at the borderlands where New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire meet, tracing the connections between valley mill towns and the high timber of the Green Mountain National Forest.