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1955 Map of Utica East, 1957 Print
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1955 Map of Utica East

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Industrial and transport infrastructure dominates this mid-century view of the Mohawk Valley, where the Erie Canal and New York Central Railroad corridor shapes the urban growth of eastern Utica. The map documents a significant era of postwar expansion, capturing the New York State Thruway while sections were still noted as under construction near Deerfield. South of the river, the landscape transitions from the dense street grids of the city—home to landmarks like the Masonic Home and Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute—to the elevated terrain of Frankfort and Litchfield. Genealogical details abound in the rural uplands, where small schoolhouses like Brockway Sch No 13 and family-named locales such as Baker Corners and Stewart Corners dot the hills. Water management for the growing population is evident through the South Reservoir and Graffenburg Reservoir, while the presence of Highland Airfield reflects mid-century aviation history.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain