2016 Map of North Western

About this map

The Mohawk River Black River Canal forms a central spine through this Oneida County landscape, tracing a historic transportation corridor past the settlement of North Western. This 2016 survey captures a highland region defined by prominent peaks like Boody Hill and Meszler Hill, which rise above a network of waterways including Beaver Meadow Brook and Wells Cr. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, documenting numerous family and community burial grounds such as Ward Cem, Nisbet Cem, and Frenchville Cem. Small hamlets and crossroads like East Floyd, Frenchville, and Merrick Corner anchor the rural road system, illustrating a long-standing pattern of dispersed agricultural settlement. The topography is further punctuated by distinctive landmarks such as Maple Mtn and Pen Bonc Hill, which overlook the complex drainage basins of Gifford Cr and Gulf Cr.