1944 Map of Hubbardsville

About this map

Agricultural crossroads and family-named corners define this section of Madison and Oneida counties during the mid-1940s. The village of Hubbardsville sits as a central hub, served by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR which follows the valley of the Sangerfield River. The landscape is notably dotted with numerous small hamlets and intersections like Sigby Corners, Durfee Corners, and Excell Corners, reflecting a dense pattern of rural settlement and local industry typical of Central New York before the consolidation of family farms. Education and community life were decentralized, evidenced by local landmarks such as the Union Sch and Beaver Meadow Sch. Topographical features like Turkey Hill and Cole Hill rise above the drainage basins of the Nine Mile River and Swamp River, illustrating the glacial drumlin and valley formations that dictate the region's transport routes and field placements.