1941 Map of West Point

About this map

The Hudson River serves as the central artery for this 1941 edition, defining the boundaries between Orange and Putnam counties. Significant military and strategic installations dominate the riverbanks, including the West Point Military Reservation, Constitution Island, and the Naval Res near Iona I. To the east, the landscape transitions from the steep grades of Anthony's Nose and Bear Mountain into the inland hills and valleys of Philipstown and Putnam Valley. Transportation and utility networks are prominent, with the New York Central railroad following the water's edge and the newly developed Bronx River Parkway extension appearing near Peekskill. Local history is captured through named hamlets like Mohegan Lake and Jefferson Valley, along with several family-associated burial grounds such as Halstead Cem. The era's public works are evident in the sprawling Clarence Fahnestock Memorial Park and the various reservoirs like Amawalk Res supplying the region's water.