http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/historical/exploration/bogaert.jpg Len Tantillo, well-known local artist living in Rensselaer County (near Albany), has created many historically accurate paintings. Take a look at his painting of Fort Orange. The boat could not be the Half Moon of Henry Hudson, but it flies the Dutch flag (red-white-blue), so it is probably similar. The fort is also flying the Dutch flag. Think of the left edge of the fort as being Madison Ave (on the south side of the fort) which presently goes up the hill to the Museum (and NYS Library and Archives). Think of the front of the fort as being the present Broadway. Uphill, as well as to the left of the fort, were what I think were the Pastures. Having been cleared of the trees, the area was suitable for gardening and pasturing animals. To the right (north) of the fort, some houses were built. These houses were not included in Beverwyck which was constructed a little to the right of the area shown in the painting and was surrounded by a stockade (palisade). If you are familiar with Albany, the fort's location will seem to be much too close to the Hudson River. However, in later (relatively modern) times, fill was added along the shore to extend the land out into the river. Cliff Lamere ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~