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1902 Map of Oneida

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Oneida
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1902
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1902

About this map

The Oneida Community and its neighboring settlement of Kenwood anchor the southern landscape of this 1902 survey, illustrating the unique social and industrial footprint of the former utopian society. To the north, the intricate canal history of the region is visible through the alignment of the Erie Canal, the Old Oneida Lake Canal, and the New Oneida Lake Canal (Abandoned), documenting the evolution of New York's waterway transport system.

Railroad connectivity is dense, with lines like the New York Ontario and Western R. R. and the West Shore R. R. converging near Oneida. Significant historical landmarks, including Fort Bull near the winding Wood Creek, provide a glimpse into the colonial and military heritage of the Rome area. From the resort atmosphere at Sylvan Beach on Oneida Lake to the farming hamlets of Stacy Basin and Bennett Corners, the map details a region defined by its role as a transportation and communal hub.