1962 Map of Utica

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Utica and Rome anchor the industrial and transit corridor of the Mohawk Valley in this early 1960s survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the bustling New York State Thruway and the New York Central rail lines to the rising elevations of the Adirondack Mountains. In Rome, the expansive footprint of Griffiss AFB represents the era's Cold War military presence, while the northern half of the map is dominated by the protected wilderness of Adirondack State Park. Significant water bodies like Oneida Lake and Great Sacandaga Lake serve as recreational hubs, flanked by Verona Beach State Park. To the north, the Black River carves through the landscape near Tug Hill, passing through timber and paper mill towns like Carthage and Lowville. Smaller industrial details, such as a specialized Open pit mine (Garnet) near the eastern edge, highlight the region's diverse mineral resources.