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1929 Map of Coxsackie

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Coxsackie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Hudson River corridor serves as the primary artery for commerce and navigation in this 1920s-era survey, where the river's path is dotted with notable riverine features like Bronck Island and Houghtaling Island. Along the eastern shore, the infrastructure of the New York Central and the maritime presence at Fitchs Wharf illustrate the transport-heavy economy of the late 1920s. Inland, the landscape is defined by the massive Alcove Reservoir and numerous small-scale industrial sites such as Deans Mill.

Genealogists and local historians can trace a dense network of early education and rural industry, from the Butler Sch in the north to the Rossman Sch in the southeast. The terrain transitions from the river flats to the heights of Stanton Hill and Indian Ridge, providing context for the placement of historic settlements like New Baltimore, Coxsackie, and Athens. The mapping of power infrastructure, specifically the Adirondack Light and Power Corp lines, shows the modernization of this agricultural and riverside landscape.