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1948 Map of Schenectady

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Schenectady
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Mohawk River corridor serves as the industrial and transportation backbone of this mid-century landscape, anchoring the city of Schenectady. This post-war era view documents the dense rail network supporting the region, including the Delaware and Hudson Railroad and the New York Central Railroad. To the north, the transition from urban centers like Scotia and Rotterdam into the agricultural and resort lands of Saratoga County is clear, marked by the presence of Ballston Lake and the village of Ballston Spa.

A notable historical layer is the Erie Canal (Abandoned), which mirrors the river's path through Vischer Ferry and past the Aqueduct. The map records numerous district schools, such as School No 5 and School No 10, along with local landmarks like White Ch and the Landing Field, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure of towns like Clifton Park and Niskayuna before the significant suburban expansion of the later 20th century.