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1950 Map of Marathon

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Tioughnioga River valley serves as the primary corridor for settlement and transit through this Central New York landscape. In the village of Marathon, the river is paralleled by the Conrail rail line, which continues northwest through Messengerville. The surrounding hills are defined by a network of rural roads such as Parker Street and Jennings Road, connecting small clusters of activity at East Virgil, Lapeer, and Hunts Corners. These uplands reveal a deep-rooted agricultural and local history, preserved in features like the Lapeer Church and smaller burial grounds including Snyder Hill Cem and Parker Street Cem. The map illustrates the geographical transition between Virgil and Lisle, where the terrain is dissected by numerous waterways such as Gridley Creek and Jennings Creek, which once powered local development and dictated the winding routes of early settlers.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain