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1905 Map of Portage

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Portage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

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The Genesee River carves a dramatic path through Wyoming County on this 1905 survey, most notably at the series of cataracts near Portageville. This area, including the Upper Fall, Middle Falls, and Lower Falls, provides a focal point for the eastern half of the map where the river's deep gorge begins to define the landscape. To the north, Silver Lake serves as a distinct hub for recreation and community at the Silver Lake Assembly, while nearby Perry and Castile show established residential growth.

Railroad infrastructure is a primary feature of the era's economy, with the Erie RR and Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg RR intersecting at key points like Silver Lake Junction. Family-named landmarks such as Halls Corners, Sowerby Corners, and Relyea are scattered across the townships of Orangeville, Wethersfield, and Gainesville, offering researchers a detailed look at the rural settlement patterns before the mid-century.