1900 Map of Remsen

About this map

Hinckley Reservoir and the winding course of the Black River dominate this landscape, illustrating the critical hydraulic systems of Oneida and Herkimer Counties at the turn of the century. The map highlights a complex industrial and transport network, featuring the Black River Canal and the extensive tracks of the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg R. R. and the New York Central and Hudson River R. R. Small settlements like Remsen, Forestport, and Prospect serve as focal points for local commerce, while sites like Burdwell Mill and Reeds Mill indicate the area's milling history. The dramatic terrain of the Adirondack foothills is captured through landmarks like Starr Hill and the famous cascades of Trenton Falls, showing the intersection of natural power and early infrastructure before the further expansion of the North Woods' recreational and industrial capacity.