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1959 Map of Orwell

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Orwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Salmon River Reservoir dominates this late-1950s landscape, serving as a focal point for hydroelectric infrastructure in eastern Oswego County. The water system is intricately detailed, showing the Salmon River Dam, the Aqueduct, and several power-related landmarks including the Powerhouse Sch and a Substation near Altmar. These features illustrate the industrial transformation of the waterway to support regional energy needs.

Beyond the reservoirs, the terrain is defined by the State Reforestation Area, which covers a significant portion of the townships of Boylston and Orwell. Scattered rural settlements like New Scriba, Beecherville, and Stillwater are connected by a network of unimproved roads and historical routes such as the Old Railroad Grade. Notable natural landmarks like Salmon River Falls and Lighthouse Hill provide geographic context for genealogists tracing family lands near Riverside Cem or along the banks of Trout Brook.