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1943 Map of North Osceola

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of North Osceola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Salmon River and its numerous tributaries dominate this 1940s landscape in Lewis County, New York. The area is defined by its complex network of waterways, including the West Fork and East Fork, as well as Mad River in the northeast. This period shows the transition of the regional timber industry through railroad-related infrastructure, most notably at the New Campbellwood Wye and Old Campbellwood Wye. These triangular track arrangements allowed for the turning of locomotives, signaling the era's reliance on rail for hauling wood from the surrounding forests.

Sparse settlements like North Osceola and Osceola serve as the primary hubs for the community, supported by local institutions like School No 7 and School No 3. Transportation in the hills is facilitated by named routes such as Potter Road and Colvin Road, which cut through the drainage basins of Fall Brook and Prince Brook. Wards Hill stands as a prominent landmark in the north, overlooking a terrain densely packed with named creeks such as Twomile Creek and Threemile Creek.