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1958 Map of Theresa

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Theresa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Indian River winds through the heart of Jefferson County in this late 1950s survey, anchoring the village of Theresa where it makes a dramatic series of bends. This landscape is defined by the convergence of water and rail, with the New York Central Road corridor linking several small rural hubs. To the south, Rivergate marks a significant junction where the railroad crosses Otter Creek, while named crossings like Stroughs Crossing and Douglas Crossing indicate the historical importance of the rail line to the local economy.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several family-named landmarks and rural institutions. The map identifies the Chaufty Cem and Van Allen Cem, providing specific locations for researchers tracing early inhabitants. Numerous small settlements such as Cooper Corners, Whitneys Corners, and Still Corners are mapped along a network of rural routes like Dutch Settlement Road and Silver Street Road. The presence of School No 7 and a High Sch in Theresa further illustrates the social geography of this Northern New York community during the mid-century era.