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1947 Map of Wappinger Falls

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Wappinger Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, dividing Orange and Dutchess counties while connecting industrial and residential hubs. On the eastern shore, the transition from the concentrated urban grid of Beacon to the smaller riverside settlements like Chelsea and New Hamburg is clearly visible. The landscape is defined by its significant institutional presence, notably the sprawling grounds of the Matteawan State Hospital and the US Veterans Hospital at Castle Point.

Further inland, the water power of Wappinger Creek and Fishkill Creek supports the established communities of Wappingers Falls and Fishkill. Small-scale details for the local historian include the Cedar Cliff School, numerous small orchards, and the complex of buildings at Glenham. The rail infrastructure of the Central line hugs the riverbank, reinforcing the corridor's role as a major transportation link between New York City and the north during the post-war era.