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2010 Map of Oran

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Oran
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Manlius and its surrounding rural hamlets define this landscape at the eastern edge of Onondaga County, where the terrain begins to drop into the deep glacial cuts of Pompey Hollow. The drainage of Limestone Creek and its West Branch carve through the plateau, creating a series of dramatic cataracts including Edwards Falls, Pratts Falls, and Brickyard Falls. This topography dictated the early settlement patterns and industrial potential of the area, as seen in the collection of small crossroads like Pompey Center, Oran, and Watervale.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites scattered throughout the countryside, from the Southwell Cemetery near the shores of Cazenovia Lake to the Pease Cemetery and Dodge Cemetery farther west. The transition from established town centers to active agriculture is evident in named operations like Tre-G Farms and Maple Hill Nursery, while landmarks like the Delphi Falls Baptist Church and Wallbridge Airport reflect the civic and transportation evolution of this Central New York corridor.