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2019 Map of Medina

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Medina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Medina and Middleport anchor this Western New York landscape where the Erie Canal dictates the local geography, crossing through the northern half of the region. The map shows the canal's path as it passes landmarks like the Marshall Road Bridge and the Middleport Bridge, illustrating the enduring importance of this waterway to the settlements of Shelby Basin and the surrounding farmland. To the south, the terrain transitions into the significant wetlands of the Oak Orchard Swamp, a stark contrast to the developed village centers.

For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is a dense record of community history, containing numerous burial sites including Boxwood Cem, Saint Marys Cem, and LeValley Cem. The rural reaches are dotted with smaller hamlets such as West Shelby and Shelby Center, often located near water sources like Oak Orchard Creek or the Middleport Reservoir. These features, combined with the intricate road network including the long-established Ridge Rd, provide a clear picture of how transport and natural resources have shaped this portion of Niagara and Orleans Counties.