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1928 Map of Troy

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Troy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

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The Hudson River corridor serves as the industrial and transit spine for this mid-1920s landscape, where the Erie Canal and major rail lines like the New York Central RR converge at the manufacturing centers of Troy, Watervliet, and Rensselaer. The densely developed riverbank contrasts sharply with the eastern highlands, where the terrain transitions into a mosaic of small farming hamlets and recreation spots.

Genealogists and local historians can trace a significant network of rural schools and family-linked landmarks, from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus to the sprawling grounds of the Albany Rural Cemetery and St Agnes Cemetery. The eastern portion of the sheet reveals the seasonal character of the region, featuring numerous water bodies such as Nassau Lake, Glass Lake, and Burden Lake, alongside early institutional retreats like the YMCA Camp and Camp Rotary.