
The Erie Canal defines the northern corridor of this landscape, anchoring settlements like Medina and Knowlesville along its path. Just south of the canal, the New York Central and Hudson River railroad runs parallel, marking a period of intense industrial and transport competition. The central portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling Oak Orchard Swamp, a complex wetland system fed by Oak Orchard Creek and a dedicated Feeder Canal.
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7 editions found
1897 · Albion
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Olcott
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Medina
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Lockport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Oak Orchard
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Ridgeway
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Niagara
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1902 · Lockport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · Batavia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Attica
USGS Topo · 1:62,500