1955 Map of Haverstraw

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The Hudson River dominates this mid-century landscape, widening into the Haverstraw Bay and Tappan Zee while serving as the county boundary between Rockland and Westchester. The western shore is defined by the steep rises of South Mountain and Verdrietege Hook Mountain, where the Palisades Interstate Park preserves the river’s iconic views. Inland, the suburban expansion of New City and Congers contrast with established riverfront industrial sites like the Quarry near Tomkins Cove. Notable institutional landmarks are present, including the Franklin D Roosevelt V A Hospital at Montrose and the State Rehabilitation Hospital in West Haverstraw. Transportation networks include the New York Central railroad and the Christie Airport, while the Hackensack River flows south through De Forest Lake Park, reflecting the region’s critical water management and recreational development during the 1950s.