2013 Map of Poughkeepsie

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central axis of this Hudson Valley landscape, dividing the urban and institutional corridors of the east bank from the orchards and mountains of the west. In the early 21st century, the east bank is defined by prominent institutions and residential clusters, including the Marist College Arboretum, Vassar Farm, and the suburban developments of Spackenkill and Arlington. The Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge stands as a massive landmark spanning the water toward Highland Landing. To the west, the topography rises sharply at Illinois Mountain, where the land use shifts toward agriculture and nursery production at sites like Prospect Hill Orchards and Mountain Fresh Farms. This map documents a high density of historical burial sites, from the expansive Poughkeepsie Rural Cem to the Old Presbyterian Ground and Saint Peters Cem, providing a detailed record of the area's social and community geography.