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2023 Map of Mexico

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mexico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Little Salmon River and its various branches create a complex network of waterways across this part of Oswego County, defining the landscape around Mexico and Parish. The area maintains a rural character dominated by agricultural land and significant wetland features like Lot Ten Swamp in the south and the marshy expanses surrounding Sage Creek. The settlement pattern follows a traditional road network, with small hubs at Prattham, Colosse, and Maple View serving as local landmarks.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites documented here, including the Mexico Village Cem, Mexico Primitive Cem, and the Quaker Cem near the Mexico Airdrome. These sites, along with the French Cem and Saint Annes Cem, provide a detailed record of the families who settled this region. The map also traces the drainage of the South Branch Grindstone Creek and North Branch Little Salmon River, illustrating how the hydrology influenced the placement of early centers like Red Mill and Fernwood.