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1944 Map of Holley

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Holley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Erie Canal cuts through the northern landscape of Orleans County, defining the early industrial character of Holley and Fancher. This mid-century survey captures the region's transition into a mature agricultural and transit hub, where the canal works alongside the New York Central railroad. A specialized infrastructure is visible, including a Guard Gate and the Niagara Hudson System power lines that stretch across the rural landscape.

Southward, the settlement of Clarendon serves as a secondary focal point, surrounded by a dense network of district schools such as School No 12 and School No 10. The map is particularly useful for genealogists, detailing family-named landmarks like Lynch Road and Herman Glidden Road, alongside well-established burial grounds including Maplewood Cemetery and Root Cemetery. The drainage of Sandy Creek and its branches dictates the local topography, marking the boundary between Murray and Clarendon townships.