Albany 1948 125k Topo
This map is kind of interesting as it shows how people used to get around Albany before the modern interstate highway system. Look carefully at this map and you'll see how many lanes the various arterial where in 1948.
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This map is kind of interesting as it shows how people used to get around Albany before the modern interstate highway system. Look carefully at this map and you'll see how many lanes the various arterial where in 1948.
In 1973, the area around the end of Washington Avenue Extension was largely unbroken forest, some of it fairly thick forest due to fire suppression.
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 |
The pitch pine experience, without even having to start up your fossil fuel burner.
Colorized Fairchild Imagery from NYS Archives.