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1897 Map of Hoosick, 1900 Print
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1897 Map of Hoosick

USGS Topo · Published 1900

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Hoosick Falls serves as the industrial and population anchor of this late 19th-century landscape, situated where the Hoosic River meets the Walloomsac River. The map reveals a highly developed transportation network, specifically the convergence of the Fitchburg R.R., the Lebanon Springs R.R., and the Delaware & Hudson R.R. branching through the valley. This rail infrastructure connected remote settlements like Eagle Bridge and Buskirk to broader markets. To the south, the terrain shifts into the higher elevations of Grafton, where numerous small water bodies such as White Lily Pond and Shaver Pond dot the hills. Rural life is evidenced by the density of named corners and hollows, including Martin Dale Corners and Shingle Hollow, providing a clear record of local land use before the modern consolidation of these small agricultural communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1900
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain