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1955 Map of South Onondaga

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of South Onondaga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Onondaga Indian Reservation anchors the central and eastern portions of this mid-century survey, showing a landscape defined by the winding course of Onondaga Creek and the steep elevation of Bare Mountain. To the north, the encroaching City Boundary of Syracuse meets the suburbanizing corridor of Nedrow, where the Nedrow Air Park, a Drive-in Theater, and Radio Transmitting Towers (WSYR) reflect the era's growing infrastructure.

Southward, the terrain transitions into a series of scattered hamlets and family-named junctions such as Griffins Corners, Nichols Corners, and Baileys Settlement. The transportation network is built upon historic routes like the Seneca Turnpike and the Cherry Valley Turnpike, which cut through the ridges. Cultural landmarks, including the Onondaga Castle and several rural schools like Onondaga Central Sch, provide a detailed look at the social geography of Onondaga County during this period of post-war development.