1898 Map of Syracuse

About this map

The industrial and transportation hub of Syracuse sits at the center of this late 19th-century landscape, dominated by a dense network of railroads and historic waterways. Extensive Salt Sheds line the southern shore of Onondaga Lake, representing the city's legacy as a salt production center, while the Erie Canal and Oswego Canal facilitate heavy commerce. To the north, the terrain transitions into the sprawling Cicero Swamp and the southern shores of Oneida Lake, featuring Frenchman Ids. and South Bay.