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1954 Map of Schaghticoke

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Schaghticoke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Industrial and agricultural life along the Hoosic River defines this mid-century portrait of Rensselaer and Washington Counties. The village of Schaghticoke and nearby Valley Falls are central hubs of activity, anchored by the Boston and Maine Railroad and the local Hydroelectric Station. To the north, the Old Champlain Canal sits in a state of disuse near the boundary of Saratoga National Historical Park, marking a shift in regional transportation from water to rail.

Rural landmarks like the Little Red Schoolhouse and the Hoosic Valley Central Sch provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local family footprints. The landscape is dotted with smaller hamlets such as Barkers Grove and East Schaghticoke, connected by winding routes past Elmwood Cemetery and the Fairground. This survey captures the transition of the upper Hudson Valley as it moved further into the post-war era while maintaining its established mill-town and farming roots.