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1947 Map of Syracuse West
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1947 Map of Syracuse West

USGS Topo · Published 1947

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Onondaga Lake serves as the central focal point of this pre-interstate landscape, where the legacy of the salt industry and early transport networks is still clearly visible. To the west, the State Fairgrounds and the industrial activity of Solvay frame the shoreline, while the Salt Museum and Fort Ste Marie De Gannentaha mark the historical footprint of Liverpool. The transition from water-based commerce to rail is evident in the New York State Barge Canal Terminal and the remnants of the Erie Canal (Abandoned), which run parallel to the extensive tracks of the New York Central RR. To the south and east, the urban core of Syracuse climbs the hills, anchored by Syracuse University and the sprawling grounds of Oakwood Cemetery. The map captures the city's residential expansion through neighborhoods like Westvale, Fairmount, and Mattydale before the post-war highway boom altered the local geography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions15.6 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain