1980 Map of Hillsdale

About this map

Hillsdale and the surrounding high country of Hillsdale and Scutt Hill define this corner of Columbia County. The landscape is a mix of agricultural valleys and wooded peaks, with the New York Central railroad corridor cutting east-west through Craryville and the main settlement. Water is a central feature of the terrain, from the sprawling Copake Lake and its Mosquito Island to the winding Roeliff Jansen Kill and Agawamuck Creek. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous family and community landmarks, including Crum Church, Williams Cem, and Niver Cem. The 1980 photorevised data, shown in purple, highlights the expansion of residential footprints and roads near the Taconic State Parkway and around Robinson Pond, reflecting the area's mid-century evolution as both a rural community and a destination for outdoor recreation.