1963 Map of Salt Point

About this map

Wappinger Creek and its tributary, Little Wappinger Creek, define the topography of this central Dutchess County landscape, where agriculture and small hamlets remained the primary focus through the early 1960s. The region is marked by a network of historic settlements like Salt Point, Clinton Corners, and Washington Hollow, many connected by the winding Salt Point Turnpike. The social fabric of these rural communities is visible through landmarks such as Westminster Ch, Central Ch, and the Netherwood Sch. Local genealogy is well-represented by the Upton Lake Cem near the Stanford boundary. The map reveals a transition toward recreational land use with several camps, including Camp Nooteeming and Camp Eaton, interspersed among family-named terrain features like Cookingham Hill and Dennis Hill. Extensive Gravel Pits suggest the ongoing importance of local mineral extraction to the local economy during this era.