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1962 Map of Utica

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Utica
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Adirondack Mountains and the industrial Mohawk Valley anchor this 1962 region-wide survey. The post-war expansion of central New York is evident in the path of the New York State Thruway connecting the manufacturing centers of Utica, Rome, and Little Falls. To the west, the Tug Hill Plateau stands in contrast to the developed corridors of the New York Central railroad, while Watertown serves as a northern hub near the Black River.

Wilderness recreation and water management are prominent through the detailed mapping of the Fulton Chain Lakes, Stillwater Reservoir, and the massive Sacandaga Reservoir. This era captures the transition of the Adirondacks into a premier vacation destination, with seasonal settlements like Old Forge and Speculator mapped alongside the timber and water resources of the Moose River and West Canada Creek. The sheet provides an excellent view of the hydraulic engineering required to power the valley's mills and cities.