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2010 Map of Philadelphia

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Philadelphia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Indian River winds through the village of Philadelphia, where the settlement's layout reflects a long history of water-powered industry and regional transit in Jefferson County. This landscape is defined by its numerous family-named junctions, including Bishops Corners, Bentleys Corners, Halls Corner, and Shurtleff Corners, which trace the historical rural road network of Wilna. These small crossroads and local landmarks offer a detailed look at the agricultural and residential development of the early 21st century.

Waterways like Otter Creek and Halls Creek feed into the larger river system, while Moon Lake sits in the northwest reaches. Genealogists can find localized historical records at the Quaker Cemetery and Sandy Hollow Cemetery, both situated near the riverbanks. The map documents the persistent rural character of Northern New York, showing how modern transportation routes continue to follow the natural paths carved by Hunter Creek and Black Creek.