1959 Map of Orwell

About this map

The Salmon River dominates this landscape, carving through central Oswego County and feeding the extensive Salmon River Reservoir. The area's mid-century character is defined by water management and public lands, featuring the Lower Reservoir, the Salmon River Dam, and the dramatic Salmon River Falls. Scattered settlements such as Orwell, Altmar, and Stillwater are connected by a network of rural routes like Van Auken Road and Beecherville Road, while large tracts are dedicated to a State Reforestation Area.