1945 Map of Peach Lake

About this map

Peach Lake and the surrounding chain of glacial water bodies dominate this mid-century landscape along the border of Putnam and Westchester Counties. The survey reveals a region defined by its hydrography and small, concentrated settlements like North Salem, Salem Center, and South Salem. To the west, the Titicus Reservoir serves as a major landmark, fed by the Titicus River and Titicus Brook. Further south, a dense cluster of lakes including Lake Waccabuc, Lake Rippowam, and Lake Oscaleta illustrates the recreational and residential draw of the area during the 1940s.