Aqueduct, New York
33 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1893 and the latest in 1989. It stands in Niskayuna town. It lies in ZIP code area 12309. It stands on Alplaus Kill. The Survey maps it on the Schenectady quadrangle.
Then and now
1893 to 1989The same ground, surveyed 96 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.


Topographic sheets covering this place
16 surveys from 33 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1893 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500
- 1895 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500
- 1898 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500, 8 printings
- 1930 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500, 5 printings
- 1947 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1948 USGS Albany quadrangle1:250000
- 1948 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500
- 1949 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500
- 1954 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:24000, 4 printings
- 1954 USGS Schenectady quadrangle1:62500
- 1956 USGS Albany quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1957 USGS Albany quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Albany quadrangle1:250000
- 1962 USGS Albany quadrangle1:250000
- 1986 USGS Albany quadrangle1:100000
- 1989 USGS Albany quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
503 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 503 fires within 5 miles of Aqueduct between 1992 and 2020, burning about 394 acres in total. 21 started naturally. 97 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 255 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 97 |
| Smoking | 48 |
| Debris and open burning | 27 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 24 |
| Natural | 21 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 16 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 8 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 6 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 9 September 2010 | Smoking | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 7 September 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 7 September 2010 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 7 September 2003 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 6 September 2002 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 5 September 2016 | Recreation and ceremony | 1.3 acres | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 5 September 2008 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Aqueduct: 1 past producer, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Scotia Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Storms near this place
42 since 2008Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Aqueduct in 42 storm reports between 2008 and 2022: 22 thunderstorm wind, 13 hail, 3 flash flood, 2 flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | $100,000 | Downed trees destroyed seven rowing sculls at the Niskayuna Rowing Club. |
| March 2008 | Flood | Aqueduct | $10,000 | A house foundation was washed away due to heavy rainfall in Niskayuna.||In addition, numerous roads were closed due to flooding in Rotterdam, particularly on Palmer Avenue. Some water also entered storefronts. |
| July 2016 | Lightning | Aqueduct | $5,000 | Lightning struck a tree near McClennan Street in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm. The downed tree fell on a car. |
| August 2020 | Flash Flood | Aqueduct | $1,000 | Flooding on Baker Avenue and Dean Street. |
| December 2022 | Flood | Aqueduct | - | Minor flooding was observed at the intersection of Clifton Park Road and Rankin Road in the Town of Niskayuna. |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | A large tree limb was downed on the corner of Lenox Road and Raymond Street. |
| October 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Numerous trees and large branches were downed. |
| October 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | A large tree was downed on Barclay Place and Dean Street. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | A tree was downed near Niskayuna High School. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Trees were downed in the area of Avon Road, Wendell Avenue, and Lenox Road. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | A large tree and wires were downed at Sheridan Avenue and Deborah Drive. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Trees were downed near Lowell Road and Nott Street. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Wires were downed on Webster Lane. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | A tree was downed near Clifton Park Road and Baker Avenue. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Multiple trees were downed near the intersection of Baker Avenue and Grand Avenue. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | A large tree was downed onto a powerline at Regent Street and Rankin Road, resulting in a power outage. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Two trees were snapped, wires were downed, and an iron fence buckled due to thunderstorm winds at Nott Street and Lenox Road in Schenectady. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | The top of a pine tree was snapped, landing on a house roof, damaging shingles and a car. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | A large tree was downed. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Route 146 was closed between River Road and Aqueduct Road due to downed wires. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Trees and wires were downed just west of Balltown Road. |
| October 2017 | Heavy Rain | Aqueduct | - | There was 1.42 inches of rain reported. |
| August 2016 | Flash Flood | Aqueduct | - | Flash flooding occurred at the Hillcrest Apartments in Niskayuna due to thunderstorm heavy rainfall. Several feet of water was ponded inside the ground floor of the apartment building. |
| July 2015 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Niskayuna. |
| August 2015 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | Quarter size hail was reported in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Trees and wires were reported down in Niskayuna due to thunderstorm winds. |
| September 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | A large tree was downed and landed on a deck on Dean Street in Old Niskayuna as a result of thunderstorm winds. Another small tree and some branches were reported down on Mohawk Trail in Niskayuna. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Niskayuna. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm about 1 mile east of Aqueduct. |
| September 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Trees were reported down in Niskayuna due to thunderstorm winds. |
| August 2011 | Flash Flood | Aqueduct | - | Numerous streets were reported closed due to flooding in the City of Schenectady. |
| July 2010 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | Penny size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Niskayuna. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | Nickel size hail was reported in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm. |
| June 2008 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | Quarter size hail was reported in Niskayuna by a broadcast meteorologist during a thunderstorm. |
| July 2008 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | Nickel size hail fell in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm. The hail covered the ground. |
| July 2008 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | Penny size hail was reported in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm. |
| June 2008 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | Hen egg size hail was reported near the intersection of River Road and Balltown Road in Niskayuna. This large hail stripped the leaves off many trees in the area. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Multiple trees were reported down in Niskayuna near River Road and Route 146. |
| June 2008 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | Penny size hail was reported in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Aqueduct | - | Trees were reported down on Rosendale Road in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm. |
| May 2017 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | no account filed |
| May 2017 | Hail | Aqueduct | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alplaus | 0.7 miles | 33 | |
| Glenridge | 1.7 miles | 33 | |
| Stoodley Corners | 2.7 miles | 33 | |
| Mayfair | 2.8 miles | 33 | |
| Willow Brook Park | 2.9 miles | 34 | |
| Ralmar Park | 3.0 miles | 34 | |
| Woodruff Heights | 3.2 miles | 34 | |
| Van Buren Park Homes | 3.3 miles | 33 |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 942524. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.















