1950 Map of Troy

Beyond the riverbank and islands like Breaker Island, the terrain rises toward the eastern lakes and mountains. The recreational character of the era is evident in the cluster of camps and lodges near Averill Park, such as Totem Lodge and Camp Scully on Snyders Lake. The map details the transition from industrial river towns to rural hamlets like Poestenkill and Hoag Corners, connected by the New York Central and Boston and Albany railroads that moved both commuters and timber across the plateau.