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1902 Map of Canajoharie, 1915 Print
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1902 Map of Canajoharie

USGS Topo · Published 1915

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The Mohawk River corridor serves as the industrial and transportation backbone of this central New York landscape at the turn of the century. The dual presence of the Erie Canal and competing rail lines, specifically the New York Central and Hudson River RR and the West Shore RR, illustrates the intense transit activity through the valley. Major settlements like Canajoharie, Ft. Plain, and St. Johnsville are clustered tightly along these water and rail arteries, while the upland plateaus to the north and south reveal a network of smaller farming communities and hamlets such as Stone Arabia and Freysbush. To the south, the terrain rises toward Sharon Springs, a noted destination where the landscape shifts from the riverine flats of Palatine Bridge to more dissected hills. The map captures a transitional moment for the Mohawk Valley, showing established village centers and the historical Palatine Church amidst a densely settled rural interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1902
Date Published1915
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain