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2016 Map of Sylvan Beach

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sylvan Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Oneida Lake defines the western edge of this landscape, where the eastern shore transitions from the sandy reaches of Sylvan Beach and Verona Beach State Park into the intricate wetlands of the Oneida Creek delta. The region's historical reliance on water transport is evident in the path of the Erie Canal, which cuts across the terrain to meet the lake near Fish Creek Station. Further inland, the map shows a network of small settlements such as Vienna, Higginsville, and Durhamville, often situated near prominent watercourses like Fish Creek and Wood Cr.

Genealogists can find several family and community burial sites scattered throughout the countryside, including Murray Cem, Cook Cem, and Doxtater Cem. The topography is generally level, save for modest elevations like Paradise Hill and Irish Ridge, which overlook the marshy bottomlands. This area represents a critical junction of the New York canal system and the eastern terminus of one of the state's largest inland lakes.