1953 Map of Hudson North

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery for this 1950s survey, dividing the landscape between the riverfront settlements of Coxsackie and Athens on the west bank and the rail-oriented communities of Stottville and Columbiaville to the east. This era shows the river's industrial and navigational character, marked by features like Stockport Middle Ground, Nutten Hook, and Rattlesnake Island. Significant land use is visible at the State Vocational Institution and the sprawling New York Central railroad corridor, which follows the eastern shoreline through Newton Hook. Local geography is further defined by the winding paths of Stockport Creek and Murderers Creek, while the burgeoning transportation network is highlighted by the path of the New York State Thruway cutting through the western hills. Genealogists will find value in the detailed locations of various burial grounds, including Riverside Cem, St Marys Cem, and the Swartwout Memorial Cem near the southern edge of the map.