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1897 Map of Oak Orchard

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

Point Breeze sits at the northern terminus of this Lake Ontario shoreline, where the Oak Orchard L. H. once guided vessels entering from the open water. This 1890s era survey captures a landscape defined by the parallel infrastructure of the Erie Canal in the south and the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg R. R. across the midsection. Small hamlets like Hulberton and Hindsburg cluster along the canal, serving as vital transit points for the local agricultural economy. Further north, the Ridge Road provides a historic overland route through Gaines and East Gaines. The branching waterways of Oak Orchard Creek and Sandy Creek cut through the townships of Carlton, Kendall, and Murray, revealing a network of rural settlements including Sawyer, Kent, and West Kendall before they reached modern expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1938
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain