1973 Map of Oran

About this map

The village of Manlius and the surrounding township of Pompey define this Central New York landscape as it appeared in the early 1970s. The terrain is notably dissected by deep ravines known as gulfs, including Hatch Gulf, Brown Gulf, and the uniquely named Cheese Factory Gulf. These geological features influenced the winding paths of local roads like Estey Road and Delphi Road. Evidence of the region's educational and cultural history is visible at the Manlius Sch and the Indian Hill Memorial, while the western edge of Cazenovia Lake touches the eastern boundary. Smaller rural hubs such as Oran, Watervale, and Pompey Center are connected by an Old Railroad Grade and the waters of Limestone Creek. This map documents a transitional period when established agrarian settlements and crossroads like Clough Corners were increasingly accompanied by modern additions like a Ski Area and the Wallbridge Landing Strip.