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1898 Map of Cohoes

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Cohoes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1907
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1907

About this map

The confluence of the Mohawk River and the Hudson River defines this industrial and transport corridor at the end of the 19th century. This area served as a critical nexus for North American commerce, where the Erie Canal met the Champlain Canal near Cohoes and Waterford. The landscape is etched with the paths of multiple rail lines, including the Delaware and Hudson R.R. and the Fitchburg R.R., which connected manufacturing centers like Mechanicville and Lansingburg to broader markets.

Historical significance is centered at the Saratoga Battlefield near Bemis Heights, marking the site of a pivotal American Revolution engagement. Beyond the river valleys, the terrain rises toward Mt. Rafinesque and the ridges of Easton, where smaller settlements like Schaghticoke and Valley Falls are situated along the banks of the Hoosic River. The map meticulously details the intricate island geography of the river junctions, including Peoples Id. and Van Schaick Id.