Amsterdam serves as the focal point of this industrial and riverine landscape, where the Mohawk River carves through the terrain between Fulton and Montgomery counties. The city's geography is defined by its relationship with the water, featuring several river islands such as Bronson Island and Davey Island, and the critical North Chuctanunda Creek Bridge. The map reveals a dense network of suburban and rural settlements including Rockton, Hagaman, and Fort Johnson, each anchored by historical infrastructure like the Kellogg Reservoir. For genealogists, the area is notably rich in burial sites, with a high concentration of denominational grounds such as Saint Stanislaus Cem and Mount Carmel Cem reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the Mohawk Valley's manufacturing era. To the south, the landscape transitions into the Florida Hills near Minaville, where the Florida Reformed Church stands as a landmark of earlier agricultural settlement patterns.
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1895 · Amsterdam
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1896 · Fonda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Fonda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Broadalbin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Broadalbin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Fonda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1903 · Gloversville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Amsterdam
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Gloversville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Esperance
USGS Topo · 1:24,000