1940 Map of Brewerton

About this map

The Oneida River and Barge Canal define the northern corridor of this landscape, where engineering and agriculture intersect. Surveyed just before the mid-century, the area shows a transition from rural crossroads like Dutch Settlement and Euclid toward the growing footprint of North Syracuse. The infrastructure of the era is remarkably clear, from the operational Lock 23 on the canal to the path of the Syracuse Northern Electric Railway. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks including Morgan Ch, Pine Plains Cem, and numerous numbered schoolhouses such as School No 14 and Mud Mill Sch. The central portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling Peat Swamp, a significant natural feature that dictated the placement of roads like Caughdenoy Road and the New York Central Railroad near Woodard Sta.