1898 Map of Oriskany

About this map

The industrial and commemorative landscape of the Mohawk River valley is meticulously detailed in this late 19th-century survey. The terrain is defined by the intersection of major transportation arteries, including the Erie Canal and the Black River Canal, which meet at Rome. This nexus of water and rail supported significant local industry, evidenced by the Hecla Works and Franklin Iron Works. Beyond the urban centers of Utica and Rome, the map reveals a dense network of smaller hamlets such as Lairdsville and Stanwix.