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2010 Map of Orwell

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Orwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Salmon River and its managed water systems define this region of Oswego County, where hydroelectric infrastructure and conservation efforts intersect. The Salmon River Reservoir dominates the central landscape, supported by the Lower Reservoir and the Bennett Bridge site near Lighthouse Hill. These features reflect the 20th-century development of the river for power and recreation, while the Salmon River Fish Hatchery near Altmar underscores the area's importance to New York state fisheries.

Rural settlements and family landmarks are scattered throughout the watershed, including Orwell, Pekin, and Chateaugay. Genealogists may find value in the documentation of the Chateaugay Cemetery, Pekin Cemetery, and Riverside Cemetery. The landscape transitions from the wetlands of Tamarack Swamp in the north to the dramatic Salmon River Falls, illustrating a diverse terrain shaped by Orwell Creek and Beaverdam Brook.