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2016 Map of Canton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Canton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Canton stands as a prominent educational and civic hub in the North Country, where the Grass River and Little River converge amidst a landscape shaped by glacial activity and early settlement. The presence of St Lawrence University and the SUNY College of Technology at Canton anchors the northern portion of the quadrangle, reflecting the town's long-standing role as a center for higher learning. The river systems are central to the area's geography, featuring Rushton Falls and smaller waterways like Church Brook and Harrison Creek.

Genealogists will find a significant concentration of burial sites throughout the rural outskirts, including Fairview Cem, Jerusalem Cem, and Bridge Cem. To the south, the settlement of Pyrites marks a historically industrial location along the river, while the small hamlet of Eddy sits to the west. This map details the complex road network, from established thoroughfares like Main Street to the rural routes that connected the outlying farmsteads and cemeteries of Saint Lawrence County.