1944 Map of Tribes Hill
USGS Topo · Published 1980About this map
The Mohawk River and Erie Canal corridor define this region, where major industrial and religious sites are centered. In the 1940s, the landscape shows the convergence of the Conrail line and the Thruway, supporting the growth of Fonda and Fultonville. A significant spiritual center is evident at the Auriesville Shrine and Reparatrix Convent south of the river, while the historic Fort Johnson stands near the eastern edge. Local history is deeply embedded in the numerous family and community landmarks, including the Caughnawaga Cem and several rural schoolhouses like School No 2 and the Switzer Hill Sch. The confluence of Schoharie Creek and the Mohawk near Fort Hunter illustrates the historical importance of these waterways for early New York settlement and navigation.
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Editions of this 1944 Tribes Hill Map
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