1898 Map of Syracuse

About this map

Syracuse stands at the center of a dense transport network in the late 19th century, defined by its historic role in the salt industry. The sprawling Salt Sheds near the southern tip of Onondaga Lake and the convergence of the Erie Canal and Oswego Canal highlight the city's industrial foundations. To the north, the vast Cicero Swamp separates the urban center from the shores of Oneida Lake, where settlements like Brewerton and the historic Fort Brewerton guard the river outlet.