1894 Map of West Point

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The Hudson River Highlands dominate this 1890s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by dramatic topography and strategic military history. At the heart of the reach lies West Point, where the river narrows sharply between Constitution Island and Gees Pt. The map documents the fortified heights of the era, including Ft Putnam and Fort Hill, alongside the State Camp near Annsville. The industrial and transport networks of the late nineteenth century are clearly visible, with the West Shore Railroad and the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad hugging the riverbanks. Inland, the rural character of Putnam and Westchester counties is marked by small settlements like Baldwin Place and the resource-driven Mahopac Mines. Large bodies of water such as Oscawana Lake and Lake Mahopac are shown before the expansion of local suburban development, providing a clear view of the area's original hydrological and social geography.