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1902 Map of Palmyra

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

USGS Topo · Published 1902

About this map

The Erie Canal and West Shore Canal define the southern corridor of this turn-of-the-century landscape, threading through the regional hubs of Palmyra and Newark. North of the canals, the terrain is characterized by a dense concentration of drumlins, which dictated the winding paths of rural roads and the placement of small hamlets like Marion and Joy. In the southwest corner, the prominent rise of Mormon Hill stands near the border of Manchester, representing a significant site for local and religious history.

Transportation networks are heavily represented, showing the era's reliance on both water and rail. The New York Central and Hudson River R. R. follows the canal valley, while the Rochester Sodus Bay Electric R. R. and the Northern Central R. R. provide connections north to Sodus and Sodus Bay. Along the northern edge, the historic Ridge Road serves as a major east-west artery through Williamson, linking the fruit-growing communities of Wayne County.