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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 1943 survey, which documents a landscape defined by deep ravines and early Madison County transportation corridors. The village of Cazenovia serves as the primary hub, where the Lehigh Valley Road rail line and the historic Cherry Valley Turnpike intersect. To the north, the dramatic topography around Chittenango Creek is preserved within Chittenango Falls State Park, marking a significant geological feature of the region.

The map reveals a dense network of upland farm hamlets and family-named crossroads, such as Christainson Corners, Abell Corners, and Ballina. The agricultural and industrial character of the era is evident in features like the Stone Quarry and the Hardscrabble mine area. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Welsh Ch in the southeast to numerous burial grounds including Evergreen Cemetery and Fenner Cem.