1964 Map of Massena

About this map

The St Lawrence River and its massive mid-century infrastructure dominate this 1964 survey, capturing the industrial and residential core of Massena during the prime of the St Lawrence Seaway era. The map details the engineered landscape of the Wiley Dondero Canal and Richards Landing Dike, alongside the Massena Intake Dam. This international boundary zone shows a complex network of schools such as Nightingale Sch and Holy Family Sch, and significant local industry represented by extensive Gravel Pits and the New York Central Railroad corridor. Nearby Massena Springs and the rural community of Ingleside provide context to the town's growth, while the Grass River and Raquette River weave through the southern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the importance of these waterways to the region's historical development.