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1900 Map of Remsen

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Remsen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

The Black River Canal and the New York Central and Hudson River R. R. anchor this turn-of-the-century landscape, revealing a region defined by its water power and transportation infrastructure. Significant industrial sites like Hardwell Mill and Reeds Mill underscore the local economy, while the sprawling Hinckley Reservoir dominates the southeastern quadrant, formed by the impoundment of West Canada Creek.

Railroad history is prominent here, with the Adirondack Division and Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg R. R. cutting through the terrain to serve hubs like Remsen and Forestport. Small settlements such as Meekerville, Honnedaga, and Enos provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in the rural stretches of Oneida and Herkimer Counties. The elevation changes around Starr Hill and Trenton Falls offer a clear picture of the geography that once powered numerous mills along Black River and its tributaries.