1900 Map of Macedon

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The Erie Canal carves through the lower half of this landscape, serving as a primary corridor for commerce and travel between Fairport and Macedon. This transportation network is further densely layered by the presence of the New York Central and Hudson River R. R. and the West Shore R. R., which follow the canal's path through the southern townships. To the north, the shore of Lake Ontario meets a rural landscape dotted with smaller settlements like Lakeside and Furnaceville, while the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Division rail line connects the agricultural hubs of Ontario Center and Fruitland. Significant topographic relief appears in the southern portion of the sheet, marked by named peaks such as Turk Hill and Baker Hill near the village of Fishers, contrasting with the more level terrain found near the lakefront.