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1905 Map of Portage

USGS Topo · Published 1947

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Genesee River gorges and the dramatic cascades of Lower Falls, Middle Falls, and Upper Falls define the southeastern corner of this Wyoming County landscape. This early 20th-century survey documents a region defined by its rail-and-river geography, where the B R & P RR and the Rochester and Pittsburg RR cut through a series of agricultural townships. On the eastern shore of Silver Lake, the Silver Lake Assembly grounds and Fairview mark established centers for seasonal gathering. The settlement pattern shows a high density of named hamlets and crossroads, such as Wethersfield Springs, Orangeville Center, and Sowerby Corners, reflecting a era before rural consolidation. Significant industrial and transit hubs like Silver Lake Junction and Rock Glen illustrate how the railroad transformed the valley's economy by connecting small upland villages to larger market centers like Warsaw and Perry.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1905
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain