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1954 Map of Auburn

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Auburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Owasco Lake and its northern drainage through the Owasco Outlet anchor this mid-century topographic survey of central New York. The city of Auburn dominates the landscape, showing its dense grid and significant 1970s expansions into the surrounding townships of Throop, Sennett, Aurelius, and Fleming. The industrial and civic heart of the city is clearly defined by landmarks such as City Hall, Memorial Hospital, and the sprawling Fort Hill Cemetery.

Outside the urban core, the map reveals a transition to rural crossroads and small hamlets like Throopsville and Half Acre. Local transportation is defined by the Conrail lines and a network of named country roads serving the agricultural periphery. Educational institutions are well-represented, from Mt Carmel High Sch to West High Sch, while recreational spots like Island Park and the Auburn Country Club highlight the early lakeside development at Highland Beach.