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2019 Map of Altamont

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Altamont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Altamont sits at the foot of the dramatic escarpment where the Helderberg Mountains rise from the valley floor. This 2019 survey captures the transition from the rolling agricultural lands of the north to the elevated plateau of the south, marked by the prominent cliffside features of Indian Ladder and Horseshoe Lot. The landscape is dotted with small rural burial grounds, including the Ostrander Cem, Lainhart Cem, and Snyder Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Albany County.

Water features define the local geography, from the Bozen Kill flowing through the northern hills to the recreational waters of Thompsons Lake and Warner Lake on the highland plateau. The map details a well-established road network, including the Western Tpke, which links the older settlements of Dunnsville and Settles Hill. To the west, the crossroads of Knox and East Township remain centered around their rural intersections, while the Altamont Reservoir provides a critical anchor in the central terrain.