1959 Map of Watertown

About this map

The Black River defines the industrial and civic heart of this Jefferson County hub, where the New York Central railroad tracks converge near the bustling downtown. The 1950s urban landscape is densely packed with neighborhood schools like Starbuck Sch and Meade St Sch, alongside specialized institutions including the County Childrens Home and the County Hospital. Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of rural hamlets and agricultural crossroads such as Fields Settlement and Talcott Corners. Geologists and local historians can trace the steep drop of Talcott Falls in the south, while several large burial grounds like Brookside Cemetery and Glenwood Cemetery provide significant genealogical touchpoints for the region. The map also highlights the era's mid-century leisure and infrastructure, from the Watertown Golf Club and Drive-in Theater to the extensive Pipeline corridors cutting across the township.