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1954 Map of Niskayuna

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Niskayuna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Mohawk River serves as the central artery of this mid-century landscape, dividing Saratoga County to the north from Schenectady and Albany Counties to the south. Historically significant river crossings are well-documented, including Vischer Ferry and Dunsbach Ferry, alongside the infrastructure of the Erie Canal (Abandoned) and Lock No 7. The southern portion of the sheet reveals the early expansion of Latham and Niskayuna, with the Albany Municipal Airport and the New York Central Railroad shaping the regional transportation network.

Local genealogy is enriched by the presence of smaller rural hamlets and institutional landmarks such as Verdoy, Shakers, and Groom Corners. The map details many community fixtures from the era, from the Shenendehowa Central Sch to the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Near the river's bend, the U S Reservation and various utility structures like the Radio Range Station and Power House indicate the growing industrial and civic complexity of the capital district during the early 1950s.