1955 Map of Rome

About this map

Ft Stanwix sits at the heart of this post-war landscape, marking the historic portage point between the Mohawk River and Wood Creek. By the mid-1950s, the city of Rome shows significant industrial and military expansion, most notably with the sprawling footprint of Griffiss Air Force Base dominating the northeast. The transport infrastructure reflects a layering of eras, where the Erie Canal and New York Central railroad operate alongside the newly developing New York State Thruway south of the city center.