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1957 Map of Monroe

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Monroe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Mombasha Lake and the surrounding highlands of the Hudson Valley anchor this mid-century topographic study, which captures the region's evolution into a residential and recreational hub. The village of Monroe serves as the central focal point, showing a dense network of streets and local institutions like St Patricks Sch and Seamanville Cem. To the east, the village of Harriman and the rail hub at Newburgh Junction illustrate the area's importance as a transportation corridor, with the Conrail line cutting through the valley.

Evidence of the area's industrial past and cultural preservation is seen at Bull Mine and Smiths Clove, while the numerous mountain lakes—from Walton Lake to Cromwell Lake—highlight the shift toward summer communities and estates. The map also traces significant hiking corridors, including the Appalachian Trail and Scenic Trail as they traverse the ridgelines of Schunemunk Mountain and Bellvale Mountain, providing a detailed look at the landscape before late-century suburbanization.