1902 Map of Fonda

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Mohawk River commerce and transport define this turn-of-the-century landscape, where the Erie Canal runs parallel to the New York Central and Hudson River and West Shore railroads. This industrial corridor links the hubs of Fonda and Fultonville, which face each other across the river, while smaller settlements like Tribes Hill and Fort Hunter mark the eastern reaches. Further south, the terrain transitions into a more rural, elevated district characterized by numerous small creeks and crossroad communities such as Charleston Four Corners and Rural Grove.