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1955 Map of Marcellus

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Marcellus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Ninemile Creek carves a deep path through the landscape of Onondaga County, passing the primary settlement of Marcellus and flowing south toward the glacial waters of Otisco Lake. This mid-century view captures a network of rural hamlets and crossroads, such as Marietta, Navarino, and Cedarvale, many linked by historic transit corridors like the Seneca Turnpike and the Skaneateles Railroad. The terrain is defined by dramatic depressions like Pumpkin Hollow and Tyler Hollow, which shape the local road network and agriculture.

Local researchers can identify numerous family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds, including the Gilbert Cem and Fellows Cem. To the south, the northern tip of the lake reveals shoreline developments at Heath Grove and Willow, while landmarks like the St Francis Ch and the High Sch in Marcellus serve as central community hubs. The map also records early industrial and utility footprints, such as the Substation near Masters and the flow of Smith Hollow Brook.