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1943 Map of Haverstraw

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Haverstraw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Haverstraw Bay dominates this mid-century landscape where the Hudson River widens significantly between the shores of Rockland and Westchester counties. Along the western bank, industrial and residential life centers on the brick-making legacy and river commerce of Haverstraw, West Haverstraw, and Garnersville. The terrain rises sharply to the south toward the prominent heights of High Tor and Hook Mountain, while the riverfront at Snedeker Landing reflects the area's long-standing maritime orientation.

Transport networks are well-defined by the New York Central Railroad on the east bank and the West Shore Highway on the west, connecting diverse landmarks such as the Rockland Lighthouse and the New York Reconstruction Home. Further inland, the map captures the transition from established towns like New City to the more rural character around Rockland Lake and the Hackensack River. Local genealogy and land-use patterns are evident in the placement of the St Peters Cem and the Street Sch.