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2019 Map of Tribes Hill

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Tribes Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Mohawk River corridor serves as the primary artery for transport and settlement, with the waterway and parallel rail lines bisecting the landscape. Significant 18th-century heritage is anchored by Fort Johnson and Fort Hunter, while the confluence with Schoharie Creek marks a historically strategic point for navigation and trade. The northern portion of the map transitions into the southern outskirts of Johnstown, including the industrial and residential pockets of Baronial Hts.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds scattered across the valley, such as Caughnawaga Cem near Fonda and the remote Wyckoff Cem to the south. Small rural hamlets like Glen and Auriesville reflect the persistent agricultural character of the upland plateaus overlooking the river valley. The presence of the Barge Canal Bridge and Schoharie Creek Bridge highlights the enduring importance of infrastructure in bridging these natural and man-made waterways.