1950 Map of Mecklenburg

About this map

Mecklenburg sits at a crossroads in this mid-century view of the Finger Lakes region, where the upland terrain of the Schuyler and Tompkins County line meets the valley floor. The map highlights a series of small, rural settlements including Perry City, Enfield, and Trumbull Corners, connected by a network of historic routes like the Catskill Turnpike and Connecticut Hill Road. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, from the heights of Buck Hill and Stevenson Hill down to the shores of Cayuta Lake. Local history is preserved in the location of the Mecklenburg Cem and various unnamed cemeteries, alongside named corners such as Millers Corners and Bostwick Corners. The presence of a Radio Tower and various benchmark elevations reflects the systematic topographical efforts of the era, while the drainage of Taughannock Creek and Enfield Creek illustrates the intricate water network feeding the larger regional basins.