1928 Map of Troy

About this map

Troy and Watervliet anchor this mid-1920s landscape, where the Hudson River and a lingering section of the Erie Canal define the industrial corridor. The urban density of the riverside, including the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and numerous sprawling burial grounds like Albany Rural Cemetery, quickly gives way to the high, rolling terrain of the Taconic foothills. Moving east into Sandlake and Nassau, the map reveals a shift toward recreation and rural industry. The presence of YMCA Camp and Totem Lodge near Burden Lake reflects the area's development as a seasonal retreat for city residents. Transportation networks are prominent, from the Delaware and Hudson RR along the river to the Adirondack Power Corp lines cutting through the hills near Wynantskill and Eagle Mills.