1973 Map of Manlius

About this map

Chittenango Creek meanders through the heart of this Onondaga County landscape, tracing the boundary between the towns of Manlius and Sullivan. The map documents the persistent legacy of the Old Erie Canal, which parallels the modern New York State Thruway, illustrating the evolution of New York's primary transport corridor. In the southern half, the distinct glacial topography of Green Lakes State Park protects the deep waters of Green Lake and Round Lake, while the expanding residential footprints of Fayetteville and the village of Manlius reflect the late 20th-century growth of the Syracuse suburbs. Smaller, historically distinct clusters like Fyler Settlement, Peck Corners, and Eagle Village remain identifiable amidst the broader development. Educational and community sites, including the Bolivar Road Sch and St James Cem, anchor the local history of these evolving townships.