1953 Map of Wayne

About this map

Waneta Lake and Lamoka Lake dominate this central New York landscape, which is defined by the steep glacial valleys of the Finger Lakes region. Situated along the boundary of Steuben and Schuyler counties, the map records rural life in the mid-1950s through small settlements like Wayne, Tyrone, and Altay. Local infrastructure includes the District No 8 School and social landmarks such as Camp Gorton on the eastern shore of Waneta Lake. The topography is meticulously detailed, showing prominent elevations like Stocking Hill and Tyrone House ridge. In the south, Mud Creek flows from the lakes toward Mill Pond, while the northern portion captures a segment of Keuka Lake. This survey provides a precise account of the area's roads and land use before late-20th-century development altered the character of these lakeside communities.