2016 Map of Ilion

About this map

The industrial corridor of the Mohawk Valley is captured in detail, centered on the historic manufacturing towns of Ilion, Frankfort, and Mohawk. This 2016 survey shows the enduring importance of the Erie Canal and Mohawk River as they parallel the major rail and highway routes through the valley floor. The map highlights the transition from the densely settled riverbanks to the surrounding highlands, including Beech Hill and the dramatic topography of Frankfort Gorge. Local history is preserved through numerous burial grounds like Saint Agnes Cem and Armory Hill Cem, as well as established institutions such as Herkimer County Community College. Smaller hamlets like East Schuyler and North Frankfort are visible, along with landmarks such as the Moss Road Bridge, reflecting the layer of infrastructure that has developed over centuries of transport history in this vital New York passage.