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1973 Map of Brewerton

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Brewerton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Fort Brewerton State Park stands at the strategic confluence of Oneida Lake and the Oneida River, marking a historic crossing point that defines this central New York corridor. The landscape is a complex network of waterways, featuring the Erie Canal and engineered diversions like Anthony Cut and Morgan Cut. These water routes facilitated early transport and industry, shaping the growth of Brewerton and Oak Orchard.

To the south, the expansive Waterhouse Peat Swamp dominates the terrain of Clay, while the expansion of North Syracuse and Liverpool begins to press northward. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous landmarks, including Sand Ridge Cem, Pine Plains Cem, and several neighborhood institutions such as the Bear Road Sch and St Agnes Ch. The map also captures specialized land uses of the era, from the Fish Hatchery near the river to the Airlane Enterprises Airport.