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1938 Map of White Plains

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of White Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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The Hudson River (Tappan Sea) defines the western boundary of this Westchester County landscape, where the early 20th-century transition from pastoral estates to suburban centers is clearly visible. The region's social history is recorded through its dense concentration of institutions, including the Westchester Penitentiary, Grasslands Hospital, and the Bloomingdale Asylum near White Plains. Large-scale infrastructure projects like the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill Aqueduct dominate the eastern topography, supporting the massive regional growth of the era.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the extensive burial grounds of the region, from the iconic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in North Tarrytown to the sprawling Kensico Cemetery near Valhalla. The transportation network is a primary focus, featuring the New York Central railroad lines and early parkway developments like the Saw Mill River Parkway, which follows the course of the Saw Mill River through the heart of Greenburgh and Mount Pleasant.