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1981 Map of Hopewell Junction

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Hopewell Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Hopewell Junction sits at the heart of this Hudson Valley landscape, where the confluence of Whortlekill Creek and Fishkill Creek historically shaped the settlement patterns of Dutchess County. The map documents a period of transition as the area’s rural character met increasing post-war suburban development, seen in the expansion of residential clusters near Swartoutville and Lomala. While the Conrail line continues to track through the valley, the influence of the Taconic State Parkway is evident, carving through the terrain near Shenandoah Mountain.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous family and community landmarks, such as the Van Wyck Cem, Van Dyne Cem, and Rombout Rural Cem. The southern reach of the map is dominated by the steep slopes of Hosner Mountain and Shenandoah Mountain, protecting the wilderness character of the Sharp Reservation even as the valley floor below was being transformed by industry and transport.