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1947 Map of Mt Vernon

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Mt Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Fort Slocum stands prominently on Davids Island in the Long Island Sound, marking the southeastern marine boundary of this late-1940s Westchester landscape. The area is defined by dense residential growth and a sophisticated network of institutions, including the Jewish Orphanage, Grassy Sprain Hosp, and Sarah Lawrence College. Transportation patterns are shifting as the Pelham Port Washington Ferry route crosses the sound while inland rail hubs like Wykagyl Sta and Quaker Ridge Sta service established neighborhoods.

Major green spaces and landmarks include the Empire City Race Track and expansive burial grounds such as Woodlawn Cem and Mt Hope Cem. The topography is shaped by the Bronx River and the Hutchinson River, which flow south toward the sound, passing through dozens of established boroughs from Hastings on Hudson to Pelham Manor. This map illustrates the transition of the region into a suburban power center just after World War II, with every lot and street precisely documented.