1898 Map of Syracuse

About this map

Syracuse stands at the heart of a dense industrial and transport hub in the late 19th century, dominated by the intricate network of the Erie Canal and Oswego Canal. The landscape reflects the city's "Salt City" heritage, specifically noting the Salt Sheds along the southern tip of Onondaga Lake. Beyond the urban core, the map reveals the transition to a transit-oriented countryside, where the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg R. R. and several other branches connect outlying settlements like Cigarville and Liverpool.