1947 Map of West Point

About this map

The West Point Military Reservation dominates the west bank of the river, showing the academy and surrounding terrain just after the war. This 1947 survey captures a critical transition in the Hudson Highlands, documenting the strategic landscape around Constitution Island and the neighboring civilian hubs. On the eastern shore, the village of Cold Spring and its neighbor Nelsonville are shown in detail, situated across from Storm King Mountain. The presence of the Catskill Aqueduct and numerous reservoirs like Melzingah Reservoir and Cold Spring Reservoir highlights the region's importance to New York's water infrastructure. Local landmarks like Pollepel Island and the New York Central rail line along the river illustrate the industrial and transport history of the corridor, while family-named corners such as Mekeel Corners and Travis Corners offer valuable data for genealogical research into the area's rural settlement patterns.