1957 Map of Popolopen Lake

About this map

The U S Military Academy West Point grounds dominate the northeastern portion of this mid-century topographic record, bordering the expansive Palisades Interstate Park. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of high peaks and numerous upland water bodies, including Popolopen Lake, Lake Frederick, and Lake Tiorati. Transportation routes of the era are clearly defined, featuring the Palisades Interstate Parkway, Seven Lakes Drive, and the Erie R R corridor which services the communities of Highland Mills and Central Valley. Genealogy and local history researchers will find valuable details in the location of the Quaker Meetinghouse and the Cemetery of the Highlands, alongside mid-century institutions like the Columbia Univ Arden House. The map also captures specialized land uses such as the Cranberry Bogs and the Perkins Memorial Observatory atop Bear Mtn.