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2023 Map of Rotterdam Junction

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Rotterdam Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Mohawk River carves the northern boundary of this landscape, where the valley floor at Lower Rotterdam Junction rises sharply into the hills of Schenectady County. This modern survey illustrates the enduring settlement patterns of the region, from the cluster of homes at Mariaville Lake to the scattered crossroads of Rynex Corners and Princetown. The terrain is defined by a series of south-flowing waterways, including the Plotter Kill, Poentic Kill, and Normans Kill, which have shaped the movement of local roads and land use for generations.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the preservation of numerous small burial grounds and family plots. Small cemeteries such as the Van Slyck Cem near the river and the Ferguson Cem further inland appear alongside larger sites like the Saint Cyril and Method Method Cem. These landmarks, along with the clearly marked Schenectady Co and Albany Co border, provide a precise framework for tracing family roots across these town lines.