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1953 Map of Delmar

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Delmar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Hudson River corridor south of Albany defines this landscape during a period of significant infrastructure expansion. The New York State Thruway is shown in its development phase, cutting a path through the traditional agricultural and residential lands of Bethlehem. This transition is most visible near the massive Selkirk Yards rail complex and the nearby Selkirk Airport, illustrating the area's role as a transportation hub for the Capital Region.

Established settlements like Delmar, Elsmere, and Glenmont show growing residential density, while the rural character persists in smaller hamlets such as Beckers Corners and Meyers Corners. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, including the Beth Emeth, Trinity, and Calvary cemeteries. The riverfront is a complex network of channels and landforms, including Schermerhorn Island and Bear Island, separated by the Binnen Kill and Papsccanee Creek.