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1902 Map of Canajoharie
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1902 Map of Canajoharie

USGS Topo · Published 1902

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The Mohawk River corridor serves as the industrial and transportation spine of this region at the turn of the century, where the Erie Canal and competing rail lines like the New York Central and Hudson River R. R. run parallel through the valley. The twin settlements of Ft. Plain and Nelliston stand as central hubs, while Canajoharie anchors the southern bend of the river. This landscape is a complex network of 18th-century heritage and 19th-century infrastructure, evidenced by the Palatine Church north of the river and the sprawling agricultural uplands surrounding Stone Arabia. To the south, the terrain climbs toward the mineral springs of Sharon Springs, a renowned Victorian-era resort destination accessible via the Delaware and Hudson R. R.. Smaller hamlets like Freysbush, Marshville, and Hessville dot the interior, connected by a web of local roads that follow the winding paths of Canajoharie Creek and Otsquago Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1902
Date Published1902
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain