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1943 Map of Oran

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Oran
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Limestone Creek carves a deep path through the heart of this landscape, its descent marked by dramatic features like Edwards Falls and Brickyard Falls near the village of Manlius. The 1940s terrain is defined by its agricultural and industrial heritage, with the New York Central railroad corridor facilitating transport through the valley. Upland areas are punctuated by small hamlets and distinct geographic cuts known as gulfs, including Hatch Gulf and Brown Gulf.

Local history is preserved through a network of rural schools and family burial grounds, such as Southwell Cem and Pease Cem. The western edge of Cazenovia Lake touches the map, while Pratts Falls County Park showcases the area's natural landmarks. Interpretive details like the Indian Hill Memorial and the marshy area known as The Old Fly provide a clear view of the diverse land use in the towns of Manlius and Pompey during the mid-twentieth century.