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1964 Map of Morley

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Morley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Grass River winds through this mid-1960s landscape, serving as a focal point for the rural communities of St. Lawrence County. The village of Morley sits at a prominent bend in the river, where Trinity Cem and Morley Cem mark the local heritage. To the northeast, the village of Madrid is shown alongside Madrid Springs and the Central Sch, reflecting a settled agricultural and residential corridor. The terrain is characterized by the prominent Morey Ridge and several smaller waterways, including Brandy Brook and Nettle Creek.

Evidence of historical infrastructure is visible in the abandoned rail line cutting across the northern half of the map near Hague Crossing. This era captures the transition of the local economy, where multiple gravel pits are interspersed with established family-named landmarks like Casey Corners and Bucks Bridges. The map also preserves the locations of several smaller burial grounds, such as Doran Cem and Olin Cem, which are essential for genealogical research in this region.