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2023 Map of Oriskany Falls

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Oriskany Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Oriskany Falls serves as a focal point in this landscape where the Oneida Co and Madison Co border meets. The village is positioned at the intersection of several local waterways, including Oriskany Creek and Buckley Mill Creek, suggesting its historical development was closely tied to these natural drainages. To the south, the terrain descends toward the Ninemile Swamp, a significant natural feature through which the Sangerfield River flows, creating a distinct contrast with the higher elevations of Grant Hill and Sanger Hill to the east.

Genealogists will find several well-documented burial sites including Saint Bernard's Cem, Saint Josephs Cem, and the small Thistle Cem. The settlement pattern reflects a cluster of small agricultural and residential centers like Deansboro, Sangerfield, and Forge Hollow, many connected by a dense network of county roads such as Augusta Rd and Skyline Dr. The presence of Brothertown points to the area's complex history of settlement and land tenure in central New York.