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1893 Map of Cohoes

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Cohoes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1893
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1893

About this map

The Bemis Heights Battle Ground and the industrial hubs along the Hudson River define this 1892 survey of the upper Hudson Valley. At the confluence of the Mohawk River and the Hudson, the city of Cohoes is shown with its intricate network of water infrastructure, including the Erie Canal and several reservoirs. The landscape reflects a transition from the Revolutionary War sites near Stillwater to the late 19th-century manufacturing and transit powerhouses of Mechanicsville and Lansingburg.

Transport is a central theme, with the Champlain Canal paralleling the river while the Fitchburg R.R. and the New York Central & Hudson River R.R. crisscross the terrain. Smaller settlements like Valley Falls, Melrose, and Crescent are documented alongside natural landmarks such as Rafinesque and the Hoosick River, providing a look at eastern New York's development before modern suburban expansion.