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1969 Map of Ithaca East

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Ithaca East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Cornell University anchors the central landscape of this 1969 survey, surrounded by the growing residential and academic districts of East Ithaca and Cayuga Heights. The map reveals a complex infrastructure supporting the region, including the Lehigh Valley railroad line winding through the Fall Creek valley and the extensive grounds of Ithaca College on the slopes of South Hill.

Beyond the urban core, the geography transitions into the steep ridges of Snyder Hill and Turkey Hill, where small settlements like Varna, Etna, and Brooktondale maintain their distinct identities. Local history is preserved in numerous family and community landmarks, from the Ellis Hollow Cem and Roe Cem to specialized sites like the US Naval Res and Tompkins County Airport. The presence of the Filtration Plant and the Ithaca Reservoir along Sixmile Creek highlights the critical water management systems serving the Tompkins County area during the late 1960s.