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1954 Map of Grafton

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Grafton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The town of Grafton and its surrounding hill country in Rensselaer County appear here as they were surveyed in the early 1940s and updated through 1954. This upland region is defined by a heavy concentration of glacial lakes and ponds, including Long Pond, Shaver Pond, and the resort-oriented Babcock Lake. The landscape reflects a transition toward preservation and recreation, marked by the extensive State Reforestation Area and the presence of Camp Yowochas.

Smaller hamlets like Boyntonville, Pittstown, and East Grafton are connected by winding roads and a prominent Telephone Line. Local history is preserved through numerous rural school sites such as Groveside Sch, Cobb Sch, and School No 5, alongside the landmark Lookout Tower on Dickinson Hill. The terrain drops into hollows like Couch Hollow and Ward Hollow, where traditional settlements such as Factory Hollow and Quacken Kill sit along the narrow watercourses.