2010 Map of Montezuma

About this map

The Seneca River and the historic Erie Canal dominate this landscape in central New York, reflecting a legacy of water-based transport that continues to shape the region. The village of Montezuma sits at the nexus of these waterways, surrounded by the extensive Montezuma marshlands and distinctive landforms like Howland Island and Emerson Hill. This map provides significant value for genealogists, documenting several family-named burial sites including the Stevens Family Cemetery, Wethy Family Cemetery, and the McCloud Cemetery. The settlement pattern follows older routes, with clusters at Port Byron, Cottage Corners, and Rogers Crossroads. The landscape transitions from the watery lowlands of the Crusoe Creek to the upland farms of Miller Farms and Mills Dairy Farm, illustrating the traditional intersection of canal-era infrastructure and agricultural life.