1904 Map of Copake

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Ancram Leadmines and Weed Mines anchor the southeastern corner of this study, highlighting a landscape defined by its mineral wealth and industrial heritage at the start of the twentieth century. The eastern border serves as a triple junction of New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, with the Harlem Division of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad cutting a vital path through the hills near Copake Ironworks. The interior is dotted with significant hamlets such as Gallatinville and Hollowville, while larger centers like Philmont and Hillsdale appear as established hubs connected by the Boston and Albany R.R. and several other lines. The topography is defined by the Roeliff Jansen Kill winding through valleys flanked by peaks like Washburn Mt. and Alander Mt., illustrating the intricate relationship between the region's steep hydrology and its rail-driven economy.