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1951 Map of Philadelphia
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1951 Map of Philadelphia

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Indian River serves as the primary drainage and geographical anchor for this section of northern New York, where the village of Philadelphia sits at the junction of several rail lines and rural roads. Following a post-war period of agricultural and military importance, the map shows the extensive footprint of the Pine Camp Military Reservation occupying much of the southeastern quadrant. This military presence, defined by the Indian Mil Res Bdy, sits alongside established family-named crossroads like Bishops Corners, Bentleys Corners, and Halls Corners. A network of rural education is visible through several numbered structures, including School No 6 and School No 9, while local heritage is preserved at sites like the Quaker Cemetery and Sandy Hollow Cemetery. The New York Central railroad tracks cut a diagonal path across the landscape, illustrating the importance of rail transit to the local economy and the transport of goods near Moon Lake.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain