2019 Map of Ilion

About this map

The Mohawk River and the historic Erie Canal define the industrial and transport geography of this Mohawk Valley corridor. Centered on the village of Ilion, the landscape shows a dense cluster of settlements including Frankfort, Mohawk, and Herkimer, where high-ground ridges like Hasenclever Hill and Osborne Hill constrict the valley floor. This geography forced the development of tight-knit communities and shared infrastructure, such as the Moss Road Bridge and the Railroad Street corridor. Family history and local heritage are well-preserved in the numerous burial grounds spanning the hillsides, from Budlong Cem and Rose Cem in the north to the Saint Agnes Cem and Mohawk Cem further south. Modern institutional presence is noted at the Herkimer County Community College, while the Mohawk Air Park occupies the northern heights.