1952 Map of Albion

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The Erie Canal anchors the northern landscape of this Orleans County survey, where the village of Albion serves as a center of commerce and transport. The New York Central railroad runs parallel to the waterway, underscoring the era's reliance on these vital transit corridors. Just west of the village, the State Training School for Girls occupies a significant campus, while the County Fairgrounds and County Hospital mark the outskirts of the settlement. To the south, the terrain of Barre is defined by a network of rural hamlets including Barre Center, East Barre, and South Barre. This area shows a pattern of early 20th-century agriculture and localized industry, evidenced by the Spoil Banks near the Elba town line and the presence of family-named landmarks such as Richs Corners and Braggs Corners. Historically significant burial sites, including the expansive Mt Albion Cem and the smaller Allis Cem, are clearly delineated alongside drainage systems like Otter Creek and the Oak Orchard Swamp.