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2023 Map of Troy South

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Troy South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery for this densely populated corridor, separating Albany and Watervliet on the west bank from Troy and Rensselaer on the east. The landscape is defined by its deep institutional and civic roots, anchored by the Rensselaer County Courthouse and prominent educational campuses such as the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Sage College. A significant portion of the western riverbank is dedicated to memorial grounds, notably the sprawling Albany Rural Cem and Saint Agnes Cemetery.

Inland from the river valley, the terrain rises toward suburban and rural pockets like Wynantskill and West Sand Lake. Transport infrastructure is heavily emphasized, from the modern corridors of Interstate 787 and Interstate 90 to the rail service along Amtrak Way. Notable water features like Snyders Lake and the winding Wynants Kill punctuate the eastern hills, while islands such as Patroon Island and Green Island mark the complex hydrography of the Hudson.