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1944 Map of Cleveland

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Cleveland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Oneida Lake dominates the central portion of this 1940s landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding towns and transportation networks. Along the northern shore, the New York Central and Hudson River railroad connects lakeside communities like Constantia, Bernhards Bay, and Cleveland. The map highlights the Barge Canal Route cutting across the water, a critical artery for New York's mid-century inland trade.

South of the lake, the settlement pattern shifts to a rural grid anchored by the crossroads of Bridgeport and Lakeport. Local education and social hubs are clearly marked by the locations of the Bushnell Sch, Dakin Bay Sch, and Black Cr Sch. The convergence of Chittenango Creek and Black Creek near the southern boundary illustrates the low-lying, marshy character of the terrain where Madison Road and Smith Ridge Road facilitate movement between family-named landmarks like Eaton Corners.