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1956 Map of Central Square

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Central Square
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Central Square serves as the central hub of this mid-century landscape, where the New York Central and the New York Ontario and Western railroads intersect. This transit-driven geometry is reflected in the surrounding small settlements and siding stations that dot the rural terrain, including Mallory Station and Emmons Siding. To the south, the Oneida River marks the boundary between Oswego and Onondaga counties, winding past the village of Caughdenoy.

The map reveals an intricate network of local corners and hamlets, such as Peat Corners and McMahon Corners, connected by a web of unimproved and light-duty roads. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved here, including Hastings Cem and Hillside Cem, while the northern portion of the sheet is characterized by the wetlands of Big Bay Swamp and the drainage of Catfish Creek. This record documents the transition of Oswego County as it balanced agricultural life with its role as a regional railroad junction.