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1946 Map of Taborton

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Taborton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

East Poestenkill serves as a primary settlement point in this mid-century landscape, situated along the winding course of Poesten Kill. The area is characterized by a dense network of water bodies and small rural communities that reflect the agricultural and early recreational character of Rensselaer County. Prominent upland features such as Perigo Hill and The Gipfel overlook a terrain dotted with family-named landmarks like Snyder Cem and Snyder Sch.

A significant portion of the southeastern quadrant is dedicated to the Capital District Forest and Game Refuge, indicating a regional shift toward conservation and public land management. Local history is preserved through scattered rural schoolhouses and churches, including Fifty Six Ch and the Dutch Ch at Bucks Corner. The concentration of ponds, from the expansive Dyken Pond to Big Bowman Pond, suggests a landscape shaped by both natural drainage and early industrial water management.