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1966 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and Mount Vernon form a densely settled corridor along the Bronx River and the Penn Central rail lines in the mid-1960s. This period captures the mature suburban expansion of southern Westchester County, where established residential neighborhoods like Cedar Knolls and Arthur Manor are interlaced with numerous private golf clubs and parks, such as the Siwanoy Country Club and Saxon Woods Park.

The map reveals a landscape heavily influenced by institutional and infrastructure development, from the sprawling St Josephs Seminary in Yonkers to the Fort Slocum Mil Res on Davids Island. Transportation networks dominate the geography, featuring the intricate interchanges of the Cross County Parkway and the New York State Thruway. Coastal details include the complex inlets of New Rochelle Harbor and the Isle of San Souci, providing a clear record of the shoreline before late-century waterfront changes.