2023 Map of Taborton

About this map

East Poestenkill and Taborton anchor this portion of the Rensselaer County highlands, a region defined by a high concentration of glacial ponds and narrow winding creek valleys. The landscape is dotted with small bodies of water like Forest Lake, Wager Pond, and Taconic Pond, which drain into systems such as the Poesten Kill and Tackawasick Creek. This geography influenced a settlement pattern of small hamlets connected by historic corridors like Stage Coach Rd and Dutch Church Rd. Genealogical interest is found at the Snyder Cem and Fifty Six Cem, which sit near the high elevations of Perigo Hill and The Gipfel. The eastern edge of the map descends toward Berlin, illustrating the transition from the plateau-like summits toward the deeper valley floors. This modern survey provides an exact record of the contemporary road network and preserved woodland areas like Cherry Plain State Park.