1950 Map of Albion

About this map

The Erie Canal anchors the northern landscape of this region, passing through Albion and Holley just as the postwar era brought modern infrastructure like the New York Thruway further south. The map documents a diverse mix of agricultural land and significant wetland systems, including the Byron-Bergen Swamp Wildlife Sanctuary and Oak Orchard Swamp. Between these natural features, a dense network of early 20th-century institutional and local landmarks is visible, such as the State Training School for Girls near the Mt Albion Cem and the County Hospital.