1960 Map of Pound Ridge

About this map

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation dominates the northern reaches of this map, showcasing the protected woodlands and natural landmarks of the New York Connecticut borderlands. The landscape is defined by its dramatic hydrology, featuring significant water bodies such as Laurel Reservoir, Trinity Lake, and the winding Mianus Reservoir. Small hamlets and crossroads like Pound Ridge, Scotts Corners, and Vista are interspersed with country clubs and private estates, reflecting the mid-century character of this suburban-rural frontier. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history in localized burial grounds, including the Williams Cem, Knapp Barnum Cem, and Long Ridge Union Cem. The presence of landmarks like the Lookout Tower on Raven Rocks and the Bernardine Convent further marks the cultural and physical geography of this 1960s Westchester and Fairfield County survey.