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1956 Map of Fulton

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Fulton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Oswego River corridor anchors this mid-century survey of Oswego County, tracing the industrial and transit spine of the region through Fulton and Minetto. The landscape is defined by the intersection of rail and water, featuring the Erie Lackawanna Railroad and New York Central Railroad running parallel to the river's course. Near the shoreline of Lake Ontario, the map documents several recreation and utility sites, including Dempster Grove Campground and the military reserve at Camp Oswego.

Rural Oswego County is meticulously detailed with its network of "corners" and small hamlets like Pennellville, Gilbert Mills, and Suckerville. These settlements, often centered around local schools such as Sch No 12 or Sch No 10, reflect a distributed farming and milling economy. Significant water features like Lake Neatahwanta and the many creeks feeding into Mexico Bay illustrate the intricate drainage of the Lake Ontario plains, while Battle Island State Park marks a key historical landmark along the river's bend.