1947 Map of Syracuse West

About this map

Onondaga Lake defines the central geography of this 1940s landscape, where the industrial and municipal growth of Syracuse expands westward toward Solvay. The map illustrates a complex transition of land use, from the dense urban grid of the city to the prominent State Fairgrounds and the historic Fort Ste Marie De Gannentaha. Significant institutional presence is visible on the southern periphery, marked by the County Home, a Sanitarium, and several large cemeteries like Oakwood Cemetery and St Agnes Cem. The transportation network is heavily influenced by the New York Central railroad and the New York State Barge Canal Terminal, reflecting the area's mid-century reliance on rail and water for commerce. Small outlying communities like Lakeland, Fairmount, and Taunton appear as emerging residential nodes amidst the winding paths of Ninemile Creek and Harbor Brook.