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1949 Map of Akron

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Akron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Tonawanda Indian Reservation occupies the heart of this landscape, where the Tonawanda Creek meanders through dense woodland and the Tonawanda Indian Community Center. Local landmarks such as the Council House and Long House Cem underscore the cultural heritage of the area. To the south, the village of Akron is a primary hub of activity, featuring the Akron Central School and the Evergreen Cem near the banks of Murder Creek.

Transportation corridors define the regional economy, with the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad and the New York Central Railroad cutting across the terrain toward settlements like Basom (Alabama Sta) and Pembroke Sta. The northern reaches are dominated by the expanse of the Oak Orchard Swamp and the White Memorial State Game Farm, while rural life is marked by several numbered schoolhouses, including School No 3 and Common Sch No 1, which served the scattered farming communities.