The town of Poestenkill and the surrounding hamlets of Rensselaer County define this landscape, where the Poesten Kill and Wynants Kill drain a terrain of high ridges and glacial lakes. This 2013 survey details a transition from the denser residential layouts of West Sand Lake and Averill Park to the agricultural reaches of Engelke Farms and Columbia Hill Farm. Local landmarks such as the Rensselaer County Airport and the Pine Bowl Speedway sit alongside significant genealogical sites, including Hillside Cem, Elmwood Cem, and Bonesteel Cem. The map illustrates a complex network of named roads serving historic clusters like Eagle Mills and Cropseyville, while natural features such as Crystal Lake, Glass Lake, and Snake Hill provide a clear view of the area's physical geography.
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1888 · Berlin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1890 · Berlin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Cohoes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Troy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Berlin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · Troy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · Cohoes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Hoosick
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Berlin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Cohoes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500