1954 Map of Schenectady

About this map

The Mohawk River serves as the central artery for this mid-century look at the industrial and residential heart of eastern New York. A series of islands named for the Iroquois Confederacy, including Isle of the Oneidas and Isle of the Mohawks, dot the river as it flows through the urban center. The city's post-war expansion is visible in the suburban growth of Scotia, Niskayuna, and Bellevue, while the US Naval Res Scotia Naval Supply Depot reflects the era's significant military footprint.