1980 Map of Kinderhook

About this map

The village of Kinderhook and its surroundings are captured here at a moment of transition, reflecting both its colonial heritage and its 20th-century growth. The map highlights the local significance of the House of History and the Ichabod Crane Community House, names that anchor the area to its literary and historical roots. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Valatie Kill and Kinderhook Creek, which converge near Valatie, once a hub of water-powered industry. Transportation networks shape the modern era, with the Taconic State Parkway cutting through the hills while the Conrail tracks trace older rail corridors. Residential pockets like Niverville on the shores of Kinderhook Lake and the smaller Sunnyside show the established settlement patterns of northern Columbia County. The inclusion of several Cemeteries and smaller hamlets like Muitzes Kill provides essential detail for researchers tracing family lineage in these Hudson Valley townships.