1953 Map of Ravena

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery for this riverfront corridor, where the riverside villages of Coeymans, Ravena, and New Baltimore developed alongside the deep-water channel. This 1953 survey, updated with 1980 revisions, captures the complex landscape of tidal islands including Houghtaling Island, Schodack Island, and Bronck Island, many of which were used for agriculture or navigation aids like the Coeymans Lighthouse. The presence of numerous family burial grounds such as Waldron Cem, Requa Cem, and the Lish Homestead Cem reflects the long-standing agrarian roots of the area.