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1955 Map of Oriskany

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Oriskany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Ninemile Creek and the Mohawk River dominate this mid-century landscape in Oneida County, where the historic Erie Canal runs parallel to the New York Central railroad. This 1955 revision documents a transition toward modernized infrastructure, featuring the sprawling Oneida County Airport and the specialized U S Mil Res Floyd Test Site. Settlement patterns are well-defined, from the established centers of Oriskany and Whitesboro to smaller rural clusters at Stittville and Floyd.

Genealogical researchers will find value in the placement of numerous family-named landmarks and local burial grounds, including Floyd Cem, Townsend Cem, and Moulton Cem. The map also highlights institutions like the State Hospital and Chaminade Preparatory Sch near the Marcy Reservoir. The presence of a Drive-in Theater and the Utica Municipal Airport Beacon reflects the mid-century suburban and technological expansion typical of this New York corridor.