1995 Map of Poughkeepsie

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery of this mid-1990s landscape, dividing the dense urban development of Poughkeepsie from the fruit-growing ridges of Lloyd and Marlborough. On the eastern bank, the city is characterized by major institutional campuses, including Vassar College, Marist College, and the extensive grounds of the Hudson River State Hospital. These large parcels of land, along with St Peters Cemetery and the Rural Cemetery, create significant greenbelts amidst the residential expansion of Arlington and Fairview. Transport connections are anchored by the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the rail lines of Conrail and Penn Central, which follow the river's edge. To the south, the industrial and recreational footprint of the IBM Country Club and Wappingers Falls Airport marks the transition toward the suburban reach of Red Oaks Mill.