1944 Map of Fort Ann

About this map

Battle Hill and the surrounding heights of the Taconic range overlook a strategic valley in Washington County where the Hudson River and Champlain Canal meets the Barge Canal. This mid-century landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Delaware and Hudson railroad and the State Prison near Comstock. While the rugged terrain of Quebec Hill and The Pinnacle dominates the west, the eastern lowlands show a more settled pattern of agriculture and small-town life. Local history researchers can find specific genealogical landmarks such as Welch Hollow Cem and Baker Cem, along with rural education sites like Rathbunville Sch and School No 18. The map documents the village of Fort Ann just as the post-war era began, capturing the tight relationship between the river, the rail lines, and the older roads like Kane Falls Road.