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1953 Map of Savannah

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Savannah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Clyde River and Erie Canal define the central corridor of this landscape, carving through a region marked by extensive wetlands and glacial drumlins. To the south, the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and the expansive Montezuma Marsh dominate the terrain, reflecting the area's importance as a waterfowl habitat and natural barrier. The village of Savannah and the town of Clyde serve as the primary hubs, connected by the Conrail line and historical road networks like the Old Grade.

Rural intersections such as White Schoolhouse Corners and Shepards Corner point to a mid-century settlement pattern of localized farming communities. Genealogists will find several burial grounds mapped, including Maple Grove Cem, Lockpit Cem, and the remote Harvey Cem near the Hogback Ridge. The presence of landmarks like the Armitage Bridge and the Substation at Lockpit highlights the infrastructure required to manage the canal and river systems during the 1950s.