2010 Map of Sylvan Beach

About this map

Oneida Lake anchors the eastern shore where the Fish Creek and Wood Creek systems converge, creating a landscape defined by historic water transport and resort development. The shoreline features the prominent Verona Beach Light, marking the entrance to the canal system for vessels navigating toward the Verona Beach and Sylvan Beach communities. Inland, the map reveals a dense network of early settlements and family-named landmarks including Starks Landing, Higginsville, and Dumbarton. Genealogists will find a significant distribution of burial sites across the township, such as Murray Cemetery, Doxtater Cemetery, and Braddock Cemetery. The transition from the marshy lowlands near Oneida Valley to the rise of Irish Ridge illustrates the geographical constraints that shaped the local agricultural and transportation corridors, including the path of Brandy Brook.