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2016 Map of Taborton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

East Poestenkill and Taborton anchor a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and numerous high-altitude water bodies in Rensselaer County. This modern survey illustrates a network of rural settlements connected by winding roads such as Co Rd 41 and Bonesteel Rd, which thread through prominent terrain features like The Notch, Perigo Hill, and The Gipfel. The abundance of glacial ponds, including Big Bowman Pond, Taconic Pond, and Gravel Pond, suggests a long-standing history of seasonal recreation and conservation.

Local history is preserved in sites like Snyder Cem and Fifty Six Cem, which provide essential points of interest for genealogists tracking early families in the region. The eastern edge of the map features the boundary of Cherry Plain State Park and the settlement of Berlin, marking the transition into the higher elevations of the Taconic range. This data reflects the modern footprint of these upland communities, showing the persistence of small hamlets and the protected nature of the surrounding forested slopes.