1953 Map of Nassau

About this map

The village of Nassau and its surrounding hill country are captured in detail during the early 1950s, revealing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and small rural crossroads. Along the Valatie Kill and the shores of Nassau Lake, the map shows a shift toward seasonal recreation and community centers, evidenced by Totem Lodge, Rosecrans Park, and the YMCA Camp on Burden Lake. These water bodies, including Glass Lake and Crooked Lake to the north, are flanked by named peaks like Bailey Mtn and Curtis Mountain, which hem in the narrow valleys where settlements like East Nassau and Hoag Corners developed.