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1960 Map of Croton Falls

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Croton Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Katonah and Somers anchor this northern Westchester landscape during a period of significant suburban expansion and reservoir management. The geography is defined by the massive impoundments of the New York City water supply system, including the Muscoot Reservoir, Croton Falls Reservoir, and Titicus Reservoir. These water bodies dominate the lowlands, forcing transit along corridors like the Conrail line which services stops at Purdys Station and Goldens Bridge.

Institutional presence is notably high, with the sprawling grounds of Lincoln Hall near Lincolndale, the Pinewood Sanitarium, and the John Jay Homestead south of Lake Katonah. The map captures the fine grain of local history through landmarks like Todd Cem, St Lukes Ch, and the Baptist Home. This survey highlights the era's transition, showing established villages like Mahopac alongside newer developments such as Valley Pond Estates and McLaughlin Acres.