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1902 Map of Palmyra

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Palmyra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Glacial drumlins dominate this central New York landscape, creating a distinct north-south corrugated topography between Sodus Bay and the village of Palmyra. The region is a hub of early 20th-century transportation, featuring the Barge Canal cutting through the southern townships of Palmyra and Arcadia. This watery thoroughfare runs parallel to several major rail lines, including the New York Central and Hudson River R. R. and the West Shore R. R., which facilitated the movement of goods and people through settlements like Newark and East Palmyra.

Local landmarks of significant cultural interest are clearly marked, most notably Mormon Hill in the town of Manchester. The northern portion of the map is defined by the historic Ridge Road corridor, which connects Williamson and Sodus. Smaller hamlets like Joy, Fairville, and Minsteed are shown along the complex network of creeks, such as Ganargua Creek and Salmon Creek, which navigate the tight valleys between the numerous hills.