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1957 Map of Utica

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Utica
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Mohawk Valley and the southern reaches of the Adirondack Mountains anchor this mid-century view of Central New York. Industrial hubs like Utica, Rome, and Watertown are shown at a peak of post-war development, connected by the burgeoning New York State Thruway and the established lines of the New York Central railroad. This survey captures the transition from the dense urban grids of the valley to the wilder, lake-dotted expanse of the Tug Hill and the northern wilderness.

Water systems play a central role in the landscape, from the vast Oneida Lake in the west to the Sacandaga Reservoir in the east. Numerous smaller water bodies like Piseco Lake and the winding course of the Black River illustrate the region's complex hydrology, which supported both historic river commerce and the growing recreational draw of the mountains. The map clearly delineates county lines between Jefferson and Oneida counties, providing a clear record of administrative and physical boundaries during the 1950s.