1956 Map of Wappingers Falls

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The Hudson River corridor serves as the primary artery for industry and institutional development in this mid-1950s survey of Dutchess and Orange counties. Significant healthcare and religious facilities dominate the landscape east of the river, notably the expansive grounds of Matteawan State Hospital and the U S Veterans Hospital at Castle Point. On the western shore, the settlements of Marlboro and Roseton are defined by the New York Central rail line and a series of riverfront industrial sites, including a Quarry and a Clay Pit. Infrastructure for the City of New York Delaware Water Supply is marked near Chelsea, highlighting the region's role in supporting urban utility networks. Smaller villages like Wappingers Falls and Glenham maintain their historic character along the banks of Wappinger Creek and Fishkill Creek, where several local schools and churches serve the growing population centers.