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1900 Map of Fulton

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Fulton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

The industrial corridor of the Oswego River anchors this 1900 survey, showcasing the vital water and rail infrastructure that drove Oswego County's development. Centered on Fulton and Oswego Falls, the map illustrates a complex network of transportation, including the Oswego Canal and several major rail lines like the Delaware Lackawanna and Western R. R. The landscape transitions from the busy riverbanks to the drumlin-dotted interior, where small crossroads like Palermo and Vermilion served rural farming communities.

Local researchers can trace the early 20th-century shoreline of Lake Ontario from Lycoming to Walker. The map records numerous family-named landmarks and smaller settlements such as Bundy Crossing and Gilbert Mills that were once integral to the local economy. From the waters of Lake Neatahwanta to the drainage basins of Black Creek and Catfish Creek, the survey provides an intricate view of the region's hydrography and settlement patterns before mid-century modernization.