1952 Map of Newark

About this map

Newark serves as the focal point of this Wayne County landscape, situated at a critical junction of mid-century transportation and state institutions. The village's growth is clearly defined by the Erie Canal and the New York Central Railroad, which run parallel through the heart of the settlement. To the south, the sprawling grounds of the Newark State School represent a significant land use, while nearby industrial and civic markers like the sewage disposal plant and Newark Country Club reflect the community's mid-century expansion. The surrounding township of Arcadia is dotted with smaller settlements like Fairville and Marbletown, connected by a network of rural routes including Military Rd and Lincoln Rd. The presence of several burial grounds, such as Lyons Rural Cem and the Old House Cem, provides important touchstones for local genealogical research in this historic corridor.