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1943 Map of Panther Lake

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Panther Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Panther Lake and the surrounding woodlands of northern Oswego County are captured here just before the mid-century, a landscape defined by small rural hamlets and a dense network of local schools. Significant settlements like Amboy Center, Constantia, and Dutcherville anchor the region, connected by early routes such as Broadway Road and Dutcherville Road. The area's focus on natural resources and conservation is evident at the State Fish Hatchery near Frederick Creek, while the numerous schoolhouses, numbered School No 1 through School No 13, reflect the distributed population centers of the early 1940s.

Local genealogy and land use are well-documented through features like the Hall Cem at Halls Corners and family-named landmarks including Patchen Hill and Cody Pond. Water is the dominant geographic feature, with Scriba Creek, Little River, and Kibbe Lake providing the drainage for this forested terrain. The presence of Camp Woodland and several ponds like Whipple Pond and Francis Pond highlights the recreational and residential character of the lakeshore communities during this era.