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1902 Map of Chittenango

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Chittenango
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

Erie Canal waters cut across the center of this Central New York landscape, defining the industrial and social character of the region at the turn of the century. The waterway is paralleled by the West Shore R. R. and the New York Central and Hudson River R. R., creating a dense transportation corridor that fueled the growth of hubs like Canastota and Chittenango. To the north, the shoreline of Oneida Lake is dotted with small landings and settlements including Bernhard Bay and Lakeport.

South of the canal, the terrain rises toward Eagle Hill, where the rural character of Madison and Onondaga Counties is visible in dispersed hamlets such as Fyler Settlement and Clockville. The presence of specialized sites like Chittenango Springs and the drainage network of Douglas Ditch through the lowland areas illustrates a landscape heavily modified for both health tourism and agriculture. Genealogists will find interest in the distinct station stops and named neighborhoods like Quality Hill that once served these thriving transit-driven communities.