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1956 Map of Pennellville, 1958 Print
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1956 Map of Pennellville

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The Oswego River and the adjacent Oswego Canal anchor the southwestern corner of this mid-century portrait of Oswego County. This corridor was a vital artery for industrial and agricultural transport, supported by rail lines like the New York Ontario and Western and the New York Central. The landscape is a patchwork of small farming communities and crossroads settlements, including Pennellville, Gilbert Mills, and Hinmansville. Notable local landmarks range from the historic Bristol Hill Ch and Volney Cem to modern mid-century infrastructure like the Radar Tower near Loomis Corner. The presence of Great Bear Springs and extensive marshlands like Peter Scott Swamp illustrate the varied terrain of the Volney and Palermo townships before later 20th-century suburban expansion changed the rural character of these crossroads.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain