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1958 Map of Peach Lake

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Peach Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Westchester and Putnam county borderlands meet the Connecticut state line in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by significant water management and glacial terrain. The Titicus Reservoir dominates the western portion of the map, while to the south, a chain of natural lakes including Lake Waccabuc, Lake Oscaleta, and Lake Rippowam are connected by the Waccabuc River. These water bodies are flanked by prominent ridges such as Scott Ridge and Turkey Hill, creating the distinct valley settlements of Salem Center and North Salem.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the Peach Lake Meetinghouse in the north to the Mead Memorial Chapel and St Marys Cem further south. The map documents the rural-residential character of the late 1950s, with features like the Pumping Station Swamp and the southern Ward Pound Ridge Reservation highlighting the region's dedication to both utility and conservation before later suburban expansion.