1963 Map of Cementon

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Industrial quarrying and riverfront commerce define this stretch of the Hudson River valley during the early 1960s. The map illustrates the concentration of cement-related industry around Cementon, Alsen, and Smith Landing, where numerous quarries and gravel pits are cut into the eastern flank of the Kalkberg ridge. Along the river, the Conrail line and the New York State Thruway facilitate the movement of goods, while the Rip Van Winkle Bridge links the western settlements to Germantown and North Germantown on the eastern shore. Away from the industrial waterfront, the landscape rises into the foothills of Catskill Park, featuring recreational and social landmarks like Camp Rip Van Winkle and Camp On-Ti-Ora. The local community structure is recorded through numerous schools and churches, such as Kiskatom Ch and St Marys Ch, providing a detailed look at Greene County's mid-century development.