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1900 Map of Schuylerville

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Schuylerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery for this 1898 survey, delineating the boundary between Saratoga and Washington counties. At its heart lies Schuylerville, adjacent to the iconic Battle Monument and the historic Saratoga Battlefield. The map reveals a dense network of industrial and transport infrastructure, where the Champlain Canal mirrors the river's path, facilitating trade alongside the Delaware and Hudson R.R. and several specialized lines like the Saratoga and Schuylerville Branch.

Mill towns like Victory Mills, Clarks Mills, and Middle Falls emphasize the era's reliance on water power from the Fish Creek and Batten Kill. To the west, the landscape transitions toward the heights of Mt. McGregor and the recreational waters of Saratoga Lake. Small agricultural hamlets such as Quaker Springs and Bacon Hill appear as they were before modern expansion, offering a precise look at rural settlement patterns and local mineral springs.