2013 Map of Lyons

About this map

The Clyde River and the Old Erie Canal define the landscape of this Wayne County corridor, where the historic path of New York’s primary waterway is still clearly visible alongside its modern successor, the Erie Canal. At the center of this network, the village of Lyons serves as a focal point for researchers, showing the complex intersection of rail and water transport. To the east, Lock Berlin stands as a clear reference to the canal's engineering heritage, while smaller hamlets like Alloway and Pilgrimport mark the agricultural hinterlands. The map is particularly dense with genealogical sites, including the Old Clyde Village Cem and Saint Johns Cem. This survey illustrates how the region’s development remained tethered to the banks of the Canandaigua Outlet and the legacy of the canal system into the early 21st century.