2016 Map of Oran

About this map

Limestone Creek and its various branches carve through the landscape of southeastern Onondaga County, defining the settlement patterns of this central New York region. The area is characterized by a series of deep ravines and waterfalls, including Edwards Falls, Brickyard Falls, and Pratts Falls, which have historically influenced local topography. The map detail highlights small rural clusters such as Oran, Watervale, and Pompey Center, each connected by a network of county roads and historic farm routes. Genealogists will find a significant concentration of burial grounds, from the Delphi Falls Baptist Church Cem in the south to the Southwell Cem near the western edge of Cazenovia Lake. The terrain is marked by distinctive local features like Peck Hill and the appropriately named Cheese Factory Gulf, reflecting the area's agricultural and industrial heritage. This survey provides a clear view of the rural-suburban interface near Manlius as it stood in the mid-2010s.