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1953 Map of Delmar

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Delmar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The industrial and suburban expansion of Bethlehem and Coeymans south of Albany is clearly visible in this early 1950s survey. The landscape is dominated by the massive Selkirk Yards rail complex and the New York Central lines, illustrating the region's importance as a transportation hub. Along the Hudson River, the map identifies numerous islands and hooks, including Bear Island and Paarda Hook, alongside the riverfront community of Castleton-on-Hudson.

Suburban growth is evident in the residential clusters of Delmar, Elsmere, and Bethlehem Heights. Local history is preserved through a high density of family and community landmarks, from the Bethlehem Central High Sch to numerous burial grounds like Beth Emeth Cem and Elmwood Cem. The presence of the New York State Thruway and the Albany Filtration Plant reflects the mid-century infrastructure supporting the capital district.