1943 Map of Poughkeepsie

About this map

Poughkeepsie and the surrounding mid-Hudson valley reflect an era of significant institutional and industrial growth during the mid-1930s. The city is a hub of connectivity, featuring the Mid-Hudson Bridge spanning the Hudson River and a dense network of rail lines including the New York Central RR and the Central New England RR. Notable centers of learning and care, such as Vassar College and the sprawling grounds of the Hudson River Hospital, dominate the eastern plateau, while the riverfront supports industrial operations near Clinton Point Stoneco PO and New Hamburg. In the surrounding townships of Lagrange and Wappinger, the landscape is dotted with numerous district schools like Maple Place Sch and Lockwood Sch, alongside long-established crossroads such as Manchester Bridge and Hopewell Junction. This geography captures the transition between the urban density of the river towns and the agricultural valleys of Sprout Creek and Fishkill Creek.