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1955 Map of Rome

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Rome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The industrial and military landscape of Rome dominates this mid-century survey, highlighted by the sprawling presence of Griffiss Air Force Base and the U S Military Reservation. The city's geographic importance as a transport hub is evident where the Mohawk River meets the Erie Canal and the Old Erie Canal, intersected by the heavy infrastructure of the New York Central Railroad.

Beyond the urban core, the map reveals a collection of residential developments and institutions, including Liberty Gardens, the Rome State School, and the Rome Free Academy. Outlying rural settlements like Wright Settlement, Stanwix Heights, and Spencer Settlement suggest the transition from city to farm. Genealogists may find value in the detailed plotting of local burials at Rome Cemetery, Hoagg Cem, and the County Cem.