1901 Map of Watkins

About this map

The southern tip of Seneca Lake serves as the focal point for this turn-of-the-century topographic study, dominated by the industrial and transport hub of Watkins. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where deep glacial gorges like Watkins Glen and Excelsior Glen cut through the uplands. The era's heavy reliance on rail is evident in the dense network of lines traversing the terrain, including the New York Central and Hudson River R. R. and the Lehigh Valley R. R., which facilitated the movement of goods from the surrounding agricultural and coal-loading points such as Coal Pt. and Salt Pt..