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1899 Map of Hamlin

Name: 1899 Topographic Map of Hamlin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1926
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1926

About this map

Lake Ontario defines the northern reaches of this late 19th-century landscape, where the fertile plains of western Monroe County meet the shoreline. The regional economy is anchored by the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg R. R. (Niagara Falls Line), which cuts a diagonal path through the township, connecting agricultural hubs like Hamlin and Hilton. Further south, the historic Ridge Road runs parallel to the lake, following a prehistoric shoreline that served as a vital early transportation corridor for the region.

Local settlements and small farm clusters are scattered throughout, including the Irish Settlement and Parma Center. Waterways such as Sandy Creek and Salmon Creek meander toward the lake, providing drainage for the surrounding orchards and fields. This survey offers a clear view of the rural township structure before modern suburban expansion, highlighting crossroads like Bartlett Corners and shoreline communities such as Troutburg and North Hamlin.