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1966 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Mount Vernon and New Rochelle serve as the anchors for this mid-1960s study of lower Westchester County. The landscape is defined by its dense residential corridors and the critical transportation arteries that bind them, including the Bronx River Parkway and New York State Thruway. Extensive institutional grounds, such as Sarah Lawrence College, Iona College, and the College of New Rochelle, reflect the era's academic development.

Along the coast, the map details the intricate shoreline of the Long Island Sound, showing islands like Davids Island with its Fort Slocum Mil Res and Glen Island Park. Moving inland, the survey captures suburban pockets like Bronxville Heights, Mohegan Heights, and Crestwood Gardens. The presence of numerous private clubs, including the Siwanoy Country Club and St Andrews Golf Club, highlights the recreational priorities of these mid-century communities during a period of sustained growth.