1947 Map of Sylvan Beach

About this map

The eastern shores of Oneida Lake and the confluence of the Barge Canal with local waterways define this mid-century portrait of a region shaped by transport and seasonal recreation. Sylvan Beach and Edgewater Beach serve as the primary lakefront settlements, while the interior is dotted with small rural hubs such as Fish Creek Landing and Higginsville. The map reveals a transition in mobility, capturing the New York Central and Western railroad corridors alongside traditional water routes like Fish Creek and Wood Creek. Local history and genealogy interest is high throughout the rural landscape, which is anchored by several family and community landmarks. Researchers can identify numerous schoolhouses, including Stone School and Havener Sch, and quiet country congregations like Irish Ridge Ch. Several small burial grounds, such as Murray Cem and Extater Cem, mark the legacy of early families in the town of Vienna and the surrounding townships.