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1939 Map of Rhinebeck

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Rhinebeck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

The Hudson River corridor serves as the primary artery for transport and commerce in this pre-war survey, dividing the land between Ulster and Dutchess Counties. Along the eastern bank, the New York Central RR traces the shoreline, connecting riverside landings like Rhinecliff and Staatsburg to the broader region. On the opposite shore, the West Shore RR services the hilly terrain near Port Ewen and Ulster Landing. The interior of the landscape is dotted with numerous one-room schoolhouses, such as Miller Sch and Schultz Hill Sch, reflecting a highly localized rural education system before the era of widespread school consolidation.

Industrial and maritime heritage is evident in the presence of the Kingston Point LH and Esopus Meadows LH, which guided river traffic through the narrow channels. Further inland, the map captures a network of small agricultural and residential hamlets like Rock City, Lafayetteville, and Salt Point. The survey documents the winding courses of Wappinger Creek and Landsman Kill as they drain the rolling uplands toward the Hudson, carving paths between features like Berger Hill and Leroy Mtn.