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1942 Map of Saratoga

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Saratoga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Ballston Spa and the City of Saratoga Springs serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century survey of Saratoga County. The map details a landscape transitioning from the industrial corridor of the Hudson River to the southern reaches of the Adirondack Mountains. Cultural and educational landmarks like Skidmore College, St Clements College, and the noted estate of Yaddo are clearly delineated.

Tracing the rural interior reveals a dense network of hamlets and local schools such as Porter Corners, Rock City Falls, and Middle Grove. Notable curiosities include the Petrified Gardens and Boyhaven Boy Scout Camp. The area's topography is defined by the Palmerton Range and Luzerne Mts, with the Hudson Valley RR and Delaware and Hudson RR providing the vital transport infrastructure of the era.