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1950 Map of Taborton

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Taborton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

East Poestenkill and Taborton anchor this mid-century topographic study of the Rensselaer County highlands, where the rugged terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and ponds. The landscape reflects a transition from rural agricultural life to mid-century recreation, evidenced by the presence of Camp Kiwanis, the Baptist Church Camp, and The Grove. Local family and community history is preserved in the locations of Fifty Six Cem and rural educational centers like School No 7 and Toad Point Sch.

Large tracts of the southeastern corner are dedicated to the Capital District Forest and Game Refuge, highlighting the region's shift toward conservation. Water features dominate the geography, including the substantial Dyken Pond, Big Bowman Pond, and South Long Pond, which drain through the steep valleys of the Poesten Kill. This map documents a period when small settlements like Bucks Corner remained distinct landmarks within the rolling forest and lake country.