1958 Map of Dexter

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Dexter and Limerick sit at the crossroads of water-driven industry and agricultural trade in this late-1950s survey of Jefferson County. The Black River dominates the southern landscape, flowing into Black River Bay while providing power for the settlement at Dexter, which features a dense grid of streets, the Dexter Cemetery, and a riverside Pumping Sta. Further north, the Perch River meanders through broad flats, passing the Brownville State Game Farm and the village of Perch River. The transition from rail to road is evident here, as the New York Central Railroad corridor parallels an Old Railroad Grade, reflecting the changing transportation needs of these riverfront communities. Notable local landmarks like the General Brown High Sch and the geological curiosity of Natural Bridge provide specific points of interest for local historians and genealogists researching the Brownville and Lyme areas.