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2016 Map of Carthage

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Black River serves as the central artery for this region of New York, carving a wide path through the landscape and separating the primary settlements of Carthage and West Carthage. In the northern part of the map, the river braids around Tannery Island and Wind Island, topographic features that hint at the industrial heritage of the village. The surrounding area is characterized by a high concentration of cemeteries, such as Fairview Cem and Saint James Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical researchers tracing family lineages in Jefferson and Lewis counties.

Moving south, the terrain follows the course of the Deer River and several smaller tributaries like Stony Cr and Potash Cr. Rural hamlets including Deer River, Denmark, and Castorland are connected by a network of local roads such as Old State Rd and Zecher Rd. Small-scale features like Swinburne Cem and Hillside Cem are preserved on this map, providing a detailed record of the local community’s footprint on the landscape during the mid-2010s.