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2016 Map of Rensselaerville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rensselaerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rensselaerville anchors the southeast corner of this landscape where the Helderberg Plateau meets the Catskill foothills along the border of Schoharie and Albany Counties. This modern topographic study reveals a terrain of high ridges and hollows, including Cannady Hill and W Mtn, that direct the flow of waters like Little Schoharie Cr and Switz Kill. The settlement pattern follows these natural contours, with roads like Bradt Hollow Rd and Cheese Hill Rd connecting small clusters of homes and family farms in areas such as Brat Hollow and Hawversville.

Genealogists can find several important burial sites, including the Gifford Hollow Burying Ground, Huntersland Cem, and Crystal Lake Cem. The geography is defined by its water bodies, from the prominent Myosotis Lake and Crystal Lake to the dramatic Rensselaerville Falls. The map also details more contemporary features like the Camp Winsoki Rd, illustrating how this rural area has balanced its 19th-century agricultural roots with modern recreation and conservation.