2019 Map of Salt Point

About this map

Salt Point and its neighboring hamlets define this corner of Dutchess County, where the landscape is etched by the drainage of Wappinger Creek and its various branches. The area is characterized by a dense network of early settlements and spiritual centers, reflecting a long history of community life in the Hudson Valley. Numerous burial grounds, such as the Orthodox Friends Upton Lake Cem and the Pleasant Plains Presbyterian Providence Cem, are scattered across the terrain, offering significant touchpoints for genealogical research. The Taconic State Pkwy cuts a modern path through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, contrasting with the older, winding routes like Salt Point Tpke. From the elevations of Prospect Hill to the banks of Nooteeming Lake, the map provides a look at the rural-residential character of places like Clinton Corners and Netherwood during the early 21st century.