1950 Map of Albion

About this map

The Erie Canal cuts through the northern landscape of this region, passing through Albion and Holley as a defining corridor of commerce and transport. The mid-century topography reflects a balance of institutional development and vast natural wetlands, notably the Batavia Swamp and the Byron Bergen Swamp Wildlife Sanctuary. Local infrastructure is well-defined, ranging from the State Training School for Girls near Albion to the early layout of the New York Thruway cutting across the southern reaches.