Sources:

ACES, Inc.


“Bridges are metaphors for everything in life…
The bridge is not just about getting back and forth between north and south. The bridge is about connecting our communities.”
-Jim West
viewing on the web is recommended

Did you know?

George Washington, the first President of the United States of America was a map maker; a well known and experienced Public Land Surveyor of his time.


​Learn more about how George Washington used his skills and techniques to acquire new land in his travels by clicking here:​

http://www.earlyamerica.com/review/2001_winter_spring/mapmaker_mv.html


New York State has many bridges, one being the very famous and well traveled GWB, short for the George Washington Bridge. Follow this link to Wikipedia.org to find out more about its history and current status:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Bridge

Bridges of NY - The Hudson Valley

​“To embark on the journey towards your goals and dreams requires bravery. To remain on that path requires courage. The bridge that merges the two is commitment.” Steve Maraboli

A.C.E.S.  

Bridges of NY - The Hudson Valley

Land Surveying
If you have some questions and need to know more just click on the button below.

For Kids:

A teacher's guide to engaging education about historical public land surveying.

Photo Slideshow:

Bear Mountain Bridge

Kingston Bridge

Mid-Hudson Bridge

Mohonk Tower Skyline

​Newburgh-Beacon Bridge

(Rhinebeck Bridge)

Shawangunk Ridge

Tappan Zee Bridge

The Mohonk Tower Skyline is part of the Shawangunk Ridge. All of these bridges represent the Hudson River crossings through the Hudson Valley in New York State.

Click on the caption at the bottom of each photo and it will take you to a corresponding Wiki page where you can find additional information about the locations you are viewing.

Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Valley