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1950 Map of Reading Center

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Reading Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The western shore of Seneca Lake serves as the focal point for this 1950 survey, where the steep lakeside terrain is carved by Big Stream and Sawmill Creek. The mid-century landscape of Schuyler County is defined by a dense network of local roads such as Lovers Lane and Bates Cross Road, connecting agricultural hubs like Reading Center and North Reading. The shoreline is punctuated by numerous named points, including Peach Orchard Point and Glenora Point, reflecting the region's importance for both recreation and industry.

Transportation and industry are evident through the paths of the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads. Near the southern edge at Watkins Glen, the presence of Salt Wells and a Salt Well along the lakefront highlights the area's salt mining history. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds, such as Rock Stream Cem and County Line Cem, while former landmarks like Reading Center Sta and Barnes Sta mark the era's rail-dependent economy.