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1953 Map of Alcove

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Alcove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Alcove Reservoir dominates the landscape of southern Albany County, serving as a primary hydrological feature fed by Hannacrois Creek. The surrounding terrain transitions from the rural uplands of Westerlo into the rolling hills of northern Greenville and New Baltimore in Greene County. Small hamlets like Alcove and Coeymans Hollow are established along the creek valleys, reflecting a settlement pattern tied to early water power and agricultural transport.

Genealogists and local historians can find several namesake burial grounds including Hannacrois Cem, Staco Cem, and Sylvan Lake Cem. The presence of Sch No 10 and School No 7 indicates the dispersed nature of education in this mid-century rural landscape. Local industry is represented by a Quarry near Mossy Hill, while curious toponyms like Murder Bridge Hill suggest deeper local lore preserved in the topography of the era.