1901 Map of West Point

About this map

Hudson River navigation and military heritage define this turn-of-the-century topographic study of the Highlands. The landscape is anchored by the strategic grounds of West Point, where Ft Putnam and Constitution Island overlook the river's narrowest points. Beyond the military academy, the map reveals a rugged interior of the Hudson Highlands, including Storm King and Anthony's Nose, where early industrial footprints are visible. To the east, the Mahopac Mines Branch and the Mahopac Mines indicate the region's mineral extraction history, while the New York & Putnam R R connects growing settlements like Yorktown Heights and Amawalk. This edition captures a period when the river was the primary artery of commerce, mirrored by the West Shore Railroad and the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad tracing both banks through Peekskill and Cold Spring.