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1953 Map of Clarksville

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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The Helderberg Mountains rise sharply in this corner of Albany County, creating a landscape of steep ridges and creek valleys that historically shaped local settlement and transit. The village of Clarksville sits at the junction of several key routes, including Delaware Avenue and Delaware Turnpike, while smaller hamlets like New Salem and Unionville are tucked near the base of the highlands. In the southern portion of the map, the massive Alcove Reservoir and the tranquil Lawson Lake stand as major hydrologic features. The map documents a transition in land use, showing the establishment of the Five Rivers Environmental Education Center near the Vloman Kill, marking a shift from the traditional agricultural and rural industry of early Albany County toward conservation and suburban residential development near Feura Bush and Stony Hill.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain