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1957 Map of Baldwinsville

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Baldwinsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Baldwinsville sits at the confluence of central New York's primary waterways during the late 1950s, where the Seneca River meets the Oneida River to form the Oswego River. This network is further defined by the enduring path of the Erie Canal, which cuts through the southern reaches near Amboy and Memphis. The landscape is a mosaic of mid-century agricultural land and growing suburban corridors, most notably seen in the developments of Fairmount West and Lindbergh Lawns.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain reveals deep-seated local histories through family-named landmarks like Daboill Corners, Baird Corners, and Wrights Corners. The southern portion of the map highlights institutional and civic life, featuring the expansive grounds of the Syracuse State School and the Three Rivers State Game Management Area. Notable pockets of distinct topography, such as the wooded Whiskey Hollow and the rise of Ashbys Pinnacle, contrast with the low-lying wetlands of Frog Hole Swamp and McGraw Swamp.