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1943 Map of Nyack

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Nyack
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Nyack and the surrounding riverfront communities define the western shore of the Tappan Zee in this early 1940s survey. The landscape is characterized by the dramatic rise of the Palisades Range, where steep cliffs meet the Hudson River at landmarks like Verdrietege Hook and Hook Mtn. Inland, the map reveals a dense network of transit and institutional land use, dominated by the massive campus of Rockland State Hospital and the sprawling Fair Grounds.

Rail infrastructure is central to the area's development, with the Erie RR and the New York Central RR cutting through towns like Orangeburg and Blauvelt. Notable local landmarks include the Sneden Landing river access and multiple educational sites such as St Dominic Sch. The map also captures the interstate boundary where New York meets New Jersey, transitioning into communities like Northvale and Harrington Park.