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1956 Map of Wappingers Falls

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Wappingers Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery for this mid-century portrait of Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties, where the water-level tracks of the New York Central railroad skirt the eastern bank. The industrial and institutional character of the era is evident in the presence of the sprawling Matteawan State Hospital and the U S Veterans Hospital near Castle Point. Along the river's edge, heavy industry is represented by the Quarry and Clay Pit operations near Roseton, while the northern reach shows the Childrens Aid Society Camps near New Hamburg.

Away from the river, the landscape transitions to the residential and commercial centers of Beacon and Wappingers Falls. Local genealogy is well-documented through numerous landmarks such as St Marys Cem, the Trinity Ch in Fishkill, and the Evans Sch. The map also captures specialized religious sites including the Mt Alvernia Seminary and Mother of Good Counsel Novitiate, highlighting the area's significance for regional church history.