1953 Map of Alcove

About this map

Alcove Reservoir dominates the landscape of southern Albany and northern Greene counties, its waters contained by a prominent spillway near the village of Alcove. The terrain is defined by a dense network of country roads like Whitbeck Road and Honey Hollow Road, which connect longstanding rural settlements and agricultural hamlets. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including numerous family and community burial grounds such as Staco Cem, Powell Cem, and the Indian Fields Cem. Educational history is preserved through remnants like School No 7 and Sch No 10, while the presence of a Gaging Sta and a Quarry near Mossy Hill reflects the mid-century intersection of natural resource management and local industry. The map captures the quiet transition of small communities like Dormansville, Grapeville, and Coeymans Hollow before the era of major modern development.