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2023 Map of Niskayuna

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Niskayuna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Mohawk River carves a deep valley through this landscape, serving as the historical boundary between Saratoga, Schenectady, and Albany counties. Along its banks, the remnants of the region's river-dependent past are visible at Vischer Ferry and Dunsbach Ferry, where the shoreline transitions into the residential expansion of Niskayuna and Latham. The map details numerous island features such as Goat Island and Niska Island that sit within the widening river channel.

Upland from the river, the settlement patterns of Saratoga County emerge through several small crossroads and hamlets, including Clifton Park Center, Groom Corners, and Flagler Corners. For genealogists, the map is a significant record of local burial sites, documenting everything from the Millious Dutch Reformed Church Cem to smaller plots like the Sicker Cem. Modern infrastructure, including the I-87 corridor and Albany International Airport, increasingly shapes the terrain around the historic reservoir at Colonie Reservoir.