1960 Map of Ancram

About this map

Ancram and the surrounding Columbia County hills are defined by the winding course of the Roeliff Jansen Kill, which flows past established rural centers like Gallatinville and Silvernails. The landscape transitions from the recreational waters of Lake Taghkanic State Park in the north to the historic agrarian and early industrial sites of the southern townlands. Local heritage is evident in the presence of Spaulding Furnace and the old district school system, with landmarks such as Sch No 4 and Sch No 10 marking the intersections of 19th-century community life. The eastern portion of the survey captures the village of Ancram itself, where St Johns Ch and the Ancram Old Cem provide essential touchstones for genealogical research. Wooded heights like Signal Rock and Snake Hill overlook a network of valley roads that follow the ancient paths of Taghkanic Creek and Shekomeko Creek.