1895 Map of Ithaca

About this map

The city of Ithaca sits at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, serving as a focal point for the region's transport and industry long before the mid-century expansion. This 1893 survey reveals a landscape of deep glens and dramatic elevation changes, where the Lehigh Valley RR snakes through narrow valleys and steep ridges to connect the Finger Lakes region with the coal fields to the south. The terrain is defined by its watercourses, including the notable Buttermilk Creek and the cascading waters at Enfield Falls.