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1936 Map of Ossining

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Ossining
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

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Croton Dam anchors the northern landscape of this survey, holding back the waters of Croton Lake which dominates the upper townships of Cortlandt and Yorktown. Along the Hudson River shoreline, the high-density development of Ossining is marked by the sprawling compound of Sing Sing State Prison and the nearby Public Dock. The interior hills show a transition from agricultural corners to institutional estates and private clubs, such as the Maryknoll Seminary and the Sleepy Hollow Country Club.

Regional transportation is defined by the New York Central RR following the river and the emerging Sawmill River Parkway corridor in the east. Numerous small bodies of water like Teatown Lake and Echo Lake are scattered across the terrain, while local community life is centered around junctions like Millwood and Chappaqua, featuring landmarks like Our Lady of the Wayside Ch and Anderson Home Masters House.