1895 Map of Ithaca

About this map

Ithaca sits at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, serving as a focal point for commerce and transportation in Central New York during the late nineteenth century. The town's grid is clearly defined near the shore, where Cayuga Inlet and the Lehigh Valley R. R. converge to move goods through the Finger Lakes region. The landscape is defined by its deep drainages and dramatic elevation changes, evidenced by landmarks like Buttermilk Falls and the surrounding gorges of Esty Glen and Twin Glens.