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1953 Map of Delmar

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Delmar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Hudson River corridor south of Albany defines this landscape, where the tidal river meets the rugged drainage of the Vloman Kill and Normans Kill. By the early 1950s, the area shows a distinct transition from the established settlements of Delmar and Elsmere toward the industrial and maritime activity along the riverbanks. The Conrail lines and the emerging New York State Thruway cut through the rolling farmland, illustrating the post-war transportation shift that reshaped Albany County.

Local researchers will find significant genealogical detail in the numerous burial grounds, including the large Beth Emeth Cem, St Matthews Cem, and the family-associated Mull Cem. The river is dotted with named landforms like Cabbage Island and Shad Island, while inland, small crossroads like Beckers Corners and Meyers Corners anchor the rural landscape. Infrastructure such as the Albany Filtration Plant and the South Albany Airport highlight the growing needs of the nearby state capital.