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1956 Map of Edwards

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Edwards
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Oswegatchie River carves a central path through this mid-century landscape of St. Lawrence County, anchoring industrial and residential activity from Emeryville to Edwards. The era is defined by a mix of established infrastructure and expansion, evidenced by the presence of a Powerplant and a Chemical works site alongside several stretches of road marked as being Under Construction. In the village of Edwards, the presence of a High Sch, Fairview Cem, and Riverside Cem highlights a settled community core.

Beyond the river corridor, the terrain transitions into a dense network of water bodies and family-named landmarks. Trout Lake and Cedar Lake dominate the northeastern corner, while smaller settlements like Taleville and Fullerville mark secondary hubs of activity. For genealogists and local historians, the specific mapping of the New York Central Road and isolated landmarks like Smalls on Smallls Flat provide precise locations for vanished homesteads and early transport routes.