The Erie Canal flows through the northern half of this landscape, anchoring the historical development of Medina and Middleport. This industrial corridor is defined by infrastructure like the Avenue Bridge and Marshall Road Bridge, connecting the towns to the surrounding agricultural countryside. Beyond the canal, the map reveals a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Boxwood Cem and the Ketchum Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. In the village of Medina, the street grid is well-defined around Glenwood Lake, while further south, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of named farms such as George Farms and Flyway Farm. Several watercourses, including Jeddo Cr and Oak Orchard Cr, drain the region, supporting local reservoirs and historical mill sites.
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1897 · Olcott
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Medina
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Lockport
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
1905 · Lockport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Ashwood
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1948 · Lockport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Olcott
USGS Topo · 1:62,500