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1948 Map of Ancram
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1948 Map of Ancram

USGS Topo · Published 1948

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Roeliff Jansen Kill winds through the southern landscape of this Columbia County region, anchoring a network of small hamlets and early industrial sites just after the Second World War. The map details a rural economy centered on water power and community institutions, prominently featuring the Spaulding Furnace near Snake Hill. Settlement patterns are defined by clusters of activity at Gallatinville, West Taghkanic, and Ancram, with the agricultural character of the era evidenced by scattered one-room schoolhouses like School No 10 and Suydam Sch. To the north, Lake Taghkanic and Pond Lily Pond dominate the upland terrain, while the southern boundary follows the Columbia and Dutchess County line. Local genealogy is well-served by landmarks such as Vedder Ch and named family locations like Silvernails, providing a clear view of the social geography of the late 1940s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain