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1943 Map of Orwell

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The Salmon River Reservoir dominates the landscape of eastern Oswego County, serving as a focal point for the surrounding hamlets during the mid-1940s. Water management and hydroelectric power infrastructure are prominent, with the Salmon River Dam, Lower Dam, and the Bennett Bridge substation area illustrating the industrial utility of the river. Small settlements and crossroads communities like Orwell, Altmar, and New Scriba are connected by a network of rural routes, including Beecherville Road and Smartville Road. The northern reaches of the N Y C R R rail line and numerous numbered schoolhouses, such as School No 7 in Vorea and School No 9 in Pine Meadows, reflect a traditional rural social structure. Notable natural landmarks like Salmon River Falls and the Hogback ridge provide significant topographic contrast to the developed valley floors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain