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2016 Map of Schenectady

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Schenectady
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Schenectady and its surrounding communities are defined by the winding course of the Mohawk River and the legacy of the Erie Canal. This modern topographic survey illustrates a dense urban and suburban landscape where historic institutions like Union Coll and the Ellis Hospital Sch of Nursing sit alongside established neighborhoods such as Bellevue, Mount Pleasant, and Hungry Hill. The river is punctuated by a series of culturally named landforms, including the Isle of the Oneidas, Isle of the Mohawks, and Isle of the Senecas, reflecting the region's deep indigenous heritage.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is prominent, from the Schenectady County Airport in the north to the rail-oriented areas of South Schenectady and Rotterdam. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, ranging from the large Vale Cem in the city center to denominational grounds like Częstochowskiej Cem and the First Presbyterian Cem. The map also captures the interface of county boundaries where Schenectady meets Saratoga and Albany counties.