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1957 Map of Monroe

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Monroe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The town of Monroe and its surrounding villages form a vibrant mid-century landscape centered on the Erie RR corridor. In the years following the war, this section of Orange County balanced industrial heritage with growing recreational and educational infrastructure. Local history is anchored at Smiths Clove (Museum Village), while the presence of St Patricks Sch and Monroe-Woodbury Central High Sch highlights the area's development.

Natural features like Mombasha Lake and Walton Lake are surrounded by significant terrain, including Schunemunk Mountain and Goose Pond Mtn. The southern portion of the map transitions into the protected lands of Palisades Interstate Park, crossed by the Appalachian Trail. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several burial grounds, including Seamanville Cem and Arden Cem, alongside specialized sites like Camp La Guardia and the historic Bull Mine.