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1954 Map of Hannibal

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hannibal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Hannibal serves as the central hub for this mid-century topographic study, which captures the rural character of northern Cayuga and Oswego counties. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Ninemile Creek and Eightmile Creek, along with the wetlands of Muck Creek to the east. Agriculture and transport dictate the settlement pattern, with the New York Central railroad corridor cutting through the terrain and supporting industrial points like Metcalf Siding.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of named locales such as Cains Corners, Fairdale, and Kinney Corners, alongside family-linked landmarks like McMullen Pond. The map detail reaches down to individual rural structures and cemeteries, including the Bethel Cem and Mosher Cem. This record preserved by the Department of Public Works and the Geological Survey shows the transition of a landscape prior to modern development, where small settlements like Martville and Dexterville still maintained distinct identities.