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2016 Map of Rotterdam Junction

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rotterdam Junction and the adjacent Lower Rotterdam Junction occupy the valley floor along the Mohawk River, illustrating the enduring importance of this waterway corridor. The landscape rises sharply from the riverbanks into the hills of Schenectady County, where small crossroads like Rynex Corners and Kelleys dot the upland terrain. These higher elevations are characterized by a network of seasonal streams, including the Moccasin Kill and Plotter Kill, which have shaped the local topography over time.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant data among the numerous burial sites, such as the Van Slyck Cem near Wyatts and the Princetown Reformed Church Cem in Gifford. To the west, the lakeside communities of Mariaville and Duane Lake represent a shift toward recreational and residential development away from the industrial river corridor. This survey captures a mix of traditional agricultural hill country and the more densely settled transportation hubs along the historic Mohawk Tpke.