2016 Map of Herkimer

About this map

Fort Herkimer serves as a historical anchor for this portion of the Mohawk Valley, situated south of the Mohawk River near the modern Erie Canal. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the West Canada Creek with the Mohawk, a junction that historically dictated the placement of early settlements like Herkimer and Kast Bridge. High ground such as Schrader Hill and Shoemaker Hill flank the river valley, while smaller waterways like Stony Cr and Beaver Brook drain the surrounding uplands. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the dense cluster of religious and family burial sites, including the Saints Peter And Paul Russian Orthodox Cem, Holy Spirit Polish Catholic Cem, and the historic Fort Herkimer Church Cem. The distribution of these sites reflects the diverse immigrant heritage and long-standing family lineages that shaped the Mohawk and East Herkimer communities.