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1903 Map of Berne, 1915 Print
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1903 Map of Berne

USGS Topo · Published 1915

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The Helderberg Plateau and the fertile valleys of the Fox Creek watershed dominate this early twentieth-century survey of western Albany County. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with the Switz Kill and Beaverdam Creek cutting through the uplands to meet the larger creek systems. Settlement patterns follow these natural corridors, as seen in the linear placement of Berne, West Berne, and Gallupville. To the north, the Delaware and Hudson railroad tracks pass through Delanson and Quaker Street, connecting the region to broader industrial markets. Genealogists will find a wealth of early hamlet names, including Reidsville, South Berne, and Van Leuvans Corners, many of which were centers of rural life before the mid-century expansion of modern infrastructure. Significant water bodies like Thompsons Lake and Warner Lake suggest the area's long-standing role as a local destination for recreation and small-scale milling.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1903
Date Published1915
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.1 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain