1898 Map of Cohoes

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery for this late 19th-century landscape, where the confluence with the Mohawk River anchors the industrial and transport hubs of Cohoes and Waterford. The map reveals a complex network of 19th-century infrastructure, featuring the parallel paths of the Erie Canal and Champlain Canal alongside major rail lines like the Delaware and Hudson R.R. and the Fitchburg R.R.. Northward, the topography rises toward the Saratoga Battlefield and Bemis Heights, providing a look at the terrain that shaped American Revolutionary history. Small hamlets such as Melrose, Speigletown, and Grant Hollow are documented alongside larger settlements like Lansingburg and Mechanicville. The inclusion of various water sources, from the Hoosic River to the Lansingburg Reservoir, illustrates the vital water-power and supply systems that supported the region's early growth.