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1962 Map of Elmira

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Elmira
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake anchor this 1:250,000 scale survey, documenting the deep glacial valleys and surrounding ridges of the Finger Lakes region in the early 1960s. The landscape reflects a mix of heavy industrial nodes like Elmira and Corning alongside significant public and military lands, including the sprawling Seneca Army Depot and the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge at the northern tip of Cayuga.

Transit networks are shown in a state of transition, with the New York State Thruway cutting across the north while legacy rail lines like the Erie Lackawanna Railroad and Lehigh Valley Railroad continue to follow the river valleys and lake shores. Cultural landmarks and preservation efforts are well-represented, from the dramatic cliffs of Letchworth State Park along the Genesee River to the smaller recreation areas like Taughannock Falls State Park and Newton Battlefield State Park.