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1895 Map of Schenectady

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Schenectady
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1895
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1895

About this map

The industrial and transit hub of Schenectady dominates the lower portion of this late 19th-century survey, revealing the city's complex grid during a period of rapid expansion. The Mohawk River serves as the primary corridor, accompanied by the vital Erie Canal which cuts through the heart of the settlement. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several major transport lines, including the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad and the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company R.R..

North of the river, the terrain shifts into a network of smaller agricultural and resort communities. Significant water bodies like Ballston Lake and Round Lake are surrounded by established villages such as Maltaville and Jonesville. River crossings are specifically marked by historic ferry points including Vischer Ferry and Dunsbach Ferry, while smaller hamlets like Rexford Flats and Alplaus dot the banks, illustrating the river-centric economy before the widespread adoption of modern bridges.