1946 Map of Oneida

About this map

Oneida Lake and the Erie Canal define the industrial and recreational geography of this mid-century landscape. This survey, compiled from 1941 aerial photography and later ground methods, illustrates the transition from the bustling resort atmosphere of Sylvan Beach and Verona Beach to the manufacturing core of Oneida and Sherrill. The waterway network remains central to the region's identity, with the canal cutting through the Verona Swamp and meeting smaller tributaries like Wood Creek and Oneida Creek.