1973 Map of Baldwinsville

About this map

Baldwinsville sits at the convergence of the Seneca River, Oneida River, and Oswego River, a hydrological junction that defined the region's transport history. In the early 1970s, this area shows a landscape transitioning between its canal-era roots and modern development, evidenced by the Lysander New Community and the proximity of the Penn Central and Erie-Lackawanna railroads. The map documents the intricate waterway system including the Oswego Canal and the Erie Canal, which bypasses the river bends near Horseshoe Island. Local genealogy is well-served by numerous burial sites like Riverside Cemetery and Myrtle Grove Cem, along with parish schools such as St Marys Sch. To the north, the Three Rivers State Game Management Area preserves a significant block of open land amidst the growing settlements of Phoenix and Belgium.