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1955 Map of Jordan

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Jordan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Seneca River and the Erie Canal define the northern corridor of this mid-1950s landscape, where industrial infrastructure meets rural settlement. In the village of Jordan, the old canal route and the New York Central Railroad run parallel, illustrating the historical evolution of New York's primary transport arteries. Further south, Skaneateles Junction serves as a critical local point of interest for genealogists, recording the dual identity of the Hart Lot Post Office within the rail network.

Agricultural and social foundations are well-documented through landmarks like St Patricks Ch and the Halfway Sch. Distinctive terrain features such as Ashbys Pinnacle and Pump Hill break the landscape between the McGraw Swamp and the waters of Cross Lake. The presence of the Fish Hatchery near Halfway and multiple gravel pits suggests a local economy tied closely to the land and water resources of Onondaga County.