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1893 Map of Fort Ann

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Fort Ann
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Granville and the surrounding borderlands of Washington County were at the center of a complex transportation network during the late nineteenth century. This topographic study reveals the proximity of the Delaware and Hudson RR to the Abandoned Delaware and Hudson Canal, documenting a significant transition in upstate New York commerce as rail replaced water-based freight. The landscape is dotted with several distinct neighborhoods, including Middle Granville, North Granville, and South Granville, as well as industrial points like Chamberlain Mills.

The historic Fort Ann stands as a focal point near Battle Hill, while the Saratoga Barge Wood Canal and Wood Creek trace the valley floor. Rural settlements such as Smith Basin, Belcher, and Hebron are meticulously mapped alongside physical landmarks like Pumpkin Hill and The Pinnacle. The map also defines the interstate boundary between New York and Vermont, showing the connection to West Pawlet across the line.