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Albany Pine Bush Study Area 1893

Albany Pine Bush Study Area 1893

While roads and railroad tracks crossed the Albany Pine Bush in 1893, and parts of the area were farmed, most was still in tact Pine Bush.

Old Karner Road vs Today

A look at the routing of Karner Road through two aerial photos.

LEFT - New Karner Road 2021 

RIGHT - Karner Road, 1952

Sunset Throughout the Year from Overlook Dune

Sunset Throughout the Year from Overlook Dune

If you watch the sunset from Blueberry Hill or Overlook Dune in the Albany Pine Bush it will setting right over Horseshoe Clove at Thatcher Park this time of year. But come June, the sun will set north of Settles Hill. 

More then Half a Million People within 15 miles of Albany Pine Bush

I was looking at 2020 US Census data, and discovered that more then half a million people live within 15 miles of Albany Pine Bush Preserve. For over 45,000 New Yorkers, the Pine Bush is only a short walk from their homes, although some of the roads aren't exactly pedestrian friendly out that way.

Miles 2020 Census Population
1 45,297
2 93,029
3 152,968
4 237,253
5 319,685
6 374,531
7 425,261
8 483,227
9 540,967
10 583,255
11 615,564
12 637,654
13 654,763
14 672,376
15 690,848