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2019 Map of West Point

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of West Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The United States Military Academy anchors the southern landscape of this Hudson River survey, occupying a strategic position on the western banks within the West Point Mil Reservation. The river itself is marked by notable navigational and terrain features, including the narrow passage at Worlds End, the prominent Constitution Island, and the northern Pollepel Island. This corridor has long served as a vital transportation and defense artery, evidenced by the cluster of riverside settlements like Cold Spring, Garrison, and Highland Falls.

Tracing the highlands east of the river reveals the path of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it winds through rugged terrain north of South Highland. Local history is preserved in numerous burial grounds, such as the West Point Cem and Saint Lukes Cem, while the infrastructure of the area is defined by historical routes like the Albany Post Rd and numerous reservoirs including Beacon Reservoir and Lusk Reservoir.