1953 Map of Nassau

About this map

Nassau and the surrounding townships of Sand Lake and Schodack are defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and small rural settlements in the early 1950s. The landscape is dotted with social and recreational landmarks of the era, such as the YMCA Camp and Totem Lodge on the shores of Burden Lake, alongside the Methodist Farm at Crooked Lake. These sites, coupled with numerous summer communities like Maple Grove and Braeside, reflect the region's mid-century role as a retreat for nearby urban centers.