Loading map...

1941 Map of West Point

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of West Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Hudson River geography dominates this 1941 survey, showing the corridor during a period of significant military and infrastructure development. The West Point Military Reservation and State Military Reservation at Camp Smith occupy a substantial portion of the western highlands, while the New York Central RR traces the river’s edge. The map captures the transition from traditional river-bound settlements like Cold Spring and Garrison to the expansion of parkway systems, including the Bronx River Parkway.

Detailed mapping of the inland highlands reveals a network of reservoirs and lakes such as Oscawana Lake and Canopus Lake, which served as critical water resources and recreation hubs within Clarence Fahnestock Memorial Park. Genealogists and historians will find value in the specific placement of community landmarks, from the Mahopac Mines in the northeast to the Hillside Cem and Amawalk Cem, documenting the enduring social and industrial fabric of the lower Hudson Valley.