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1983 Map of South Trenton

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of South Trenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

South Trenton and North Gage anchor this 1983 landscape north of Utica, where the rural hills of Trenton and Deerfield meet the expanding commercial fringes of the city. The map captures a moment of transition, showing traditional agricultural landmarks like the Sandpit and Cameron Hill alongside modern mid-century developments. Near the southern edge, the rise of regional commerce is evident at Horatio Mall and Riverside Mall, while the Drive-in Theater and Broadacres Nursing Home mark the evolving social geography of the post-war era.

Water and transport networks define the local economy, from the Conrail line cutting across the terrain to the historic Aqueduct and Feeder canal remnants. Waterways like Ninemile Creek and Cincinnati Creek drain the higher elevations of Marcy Hill and Smith Hill, where numerous Radio Towers and the Radio Tower (WKTV) broadcast from the summits. These physical features, combined with local landmarks like St Vincent Mission and various Cemeteries, provide a detailed record of Oneida County’s settlement patterns and infrastructure.