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1949 Map of Amsterdam

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Amsterdam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Industrial activity and river-based transport define this mid-century landscape where the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal run parallel through the valley. The city of Amsterdam serves as the regional hub, flanked by satellite communities like South Amsterdam and Fort Johnson. Heavy rail infrastructure is prominent, with the New York Central Railroad and the West Shore Railroad following the river corridor, while the Delaware and Hudson Railroad serves the southern portions of the map near Duanesburg.

Beyond the river corridor, the landscape transitions into a network of small settlements and educational sites, including Perth and Hagaman. Numerous local schools, such as the Woodrow Wilson Sch and Log City Sch, reflect a decentralized rural population. To the south, recreational and natural features come to the fore around Mariaville Lake and Featherstonhaugh Lake, providing a distinct contrast to the manufacturing and transportation corridor of the Mohawk Valley.