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1957 Map of Syracuse East, 1962 Print
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1957 Map of Syracuse East

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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The eastern expansion of Syracuse and the surrounding township of De Witt are shown here as suburban development meets the industrial and military infrastructure of the mid-century. To the north, Syracuse Municipal Airport (Hancock Field) sits adjacent to the Syracuse Air Force Station and the New York Air National Guard, highlighting the area's strategic importance. The central landscape is dominated by the massive Dewitt Yards of the New York Central railroad, a critical logistics hub that fueled the growth of East Syracuse and Minoa. Academic and social life are anchored by institutions such as Le Moyne College and the Nottingham High Sch, while the southern reaches near Woodchuck Hill transition into the extraction operations at the Jamesville Rock Quarry and the natural terrain of Clark Reservation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain