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1954 Map of Montezuma

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Seneca River and the historic Erie Canal dominate this landscape at the intersection of Wayne, Cayuga, and Seneca counties. The area is defined by its extensive marshlands and water management, anchored by the Howland Island Game Refuge and the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. Settlement patterns follow the higher ground and transportation corridors, with Port Byron serving as a primary hub where the Owasco Lake Outlet meets the canal system. Smaller communities and rural crossroads like Conquest, Fox Ridge, and Willow Grove are connected by a network of named tracks such as Yellow Schoolhouse Road. The map documents the mid-century infrastructure of the region, including the Erie Thruway and several critical crossings like High Bridge and Free Bridge that navigate the complex waterways of the marsh.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain