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1943 Map of Cazenovia

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Cazenovia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Cazenovia Lake anchors the western edge of this 1940s landscape, where the village of Cazenovia serves as the primary hub of Madison County commerce and transit. The Lehigh Valley railroad cuts through the terrain, connecting the lakefront to the agricultural uplands of Fenner and Nelson. This era was defined by a network of family-named crossroads like Christainson Corners and Rowan Corners, reflecting a deeply established rural community structured around local landmarks such as Evergreen Cemetery and several district schools including Gooden Sch.

Geological and industrial features are prominent, from the dramatic Chittenango Falls State Park to the working Stone Quarry at Stone Quarry Hill. The Cherry Valley Turnpike bisects the southern half of the map, a vital artery passing through the village of Nelson. Local heritage is further evidenced by the Welsh Ch and numerous small burial grounds like Munger Cem, marking the generations that settled these ridges and valleys.