1944 Map of Randall

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The Mohawk River and the parallel Erie Canal dominate this mid-century topographic view of Montgomery County, where the valley narrows significantly between the prominent landforms of Big Nose and Little Nose. This natural bottleneck has historically funneled transportation, as evidenced by the dense corridor of the Conrail line and the Toll Road skirting the riverbanks. The twins towns of Fonda and Fultonville serve as the primary hubs, connected across the water and bordered by the Tekakwitha Friary and several family-named landmarks. Outside the river valley, the landscape is dotted with smaller rural communities like Sammonsville and Berryville, along with numerous local school districts such as Nellis Center Sch and Winnie Sch, reflecting the established agricultural and social fabric of the Mohawk Valley before late-century suburbanization.