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1903 Map of Berne, 1928 Print
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1903 Map of Berne

USGS Topo · Published 1928

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Quaker Street and Delanson anchor the northern reaches of this Helderberg plateau landscape, where the Delaware and Hudson RR. winds along the Normans Kill through Duanesburg. The terrain is defined by its deep creek valleys and high ridges, notably Wolf Hill, which overlooks the expanding John Boyd Thacher Park. This 1899-1900 survey documents a transition from the industrial rail corridors near Altamont to the more dispersed agricultural settlements to the south, such as Rensselaerville and Westerlo. Local water sources like Fox Creek and Tenmile Creek powered early settlement patterns, while interior hamlets like Peoria and South Berne appear connected by a dense network of early roads. The map captures the region before modern highway development, preserving the placement of rural intersections such as Van Leuvans Corners and the distinct shoreline of Warner Lake as they appeared at the turn of the century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1903
Date Published1928
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain