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1957 Map of Peekskill

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Peekskill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Hudson River geography dominates this mid-century survey, centered on the strategic bend near Peekskill and the heights of Bear Mountain. The map details the transition from the bustling riverside city of Peekskill to the military and institutional landscapes of the Highlands. Significant cultural landmarks include the Monastery of Mary Immaculate and Ladycliff College to the north, while the southern reaches show the burgeoning residential patterns of Verplanck and Buchanan.

The infrastructure of the era is remarkably visible, featuring the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Conrail lines tracing the riverbanks alongside the Bear Mountain - Beacon Highway. Beyond the urban centers, the map documents smaller, often-overlooked settlements like Doodletown and Fort Montgomery, and local educational landmarks such as Uriah Hill Sch and Drum Hill Sch. This record preserves the footprint of a region defined by its deep historical ties to the U S Military Academy West Point and its evolving industrial riverfront.