2016 Map of Poughkeepsie

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central axis for this mid-2010s study of the historic riverfront, separating the urban density of Poughkeepsie from the fruit-growing landscapes of Highland and Milton in Ulster County. The map reveals a high concentration of educational and civic institutions, including the sprawling campuses of Vassar College, Marist College, and the Culinary Institute of America. In the city center, the Mid Hudson Bridge and East-West Arterial define the modern transit corridors, while the expansive Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery and Saint Peters Cemetery provide significant touchstones for local genealogical research. Across the water, the terrain rises sharply toward Illinois Mountain and the Marlboro Mountains, where smaller hamlets like Oakes and Highland Landing maintain their river-oriented character near Blue Point and Sunfish Cove.