1905 Map of Taberg

About this map

East Branch Fish Creek and its many tributaries, such as Furnace Brook and Fall Brook, dominate this landscape of central New York during the earliest years of the twentieth century. The terrain is characterized by a transition from the agricultural plains of Rome and Vienna in the south toward the more elevation-rich woodlands of Florence and Osceola to the north. Settlement is concentrated around milling and rail access, with Camden serving as a primary hub for the Lehigh Valley RR and the New York Central and Hudson River RR. Scattered rural communities and family-named intersections like Malone Corner and Thomson Corners define the social geography, while specialized industry is visible at Leisher Mill and Swancott Mill. The map also captures local identifiers such as Empeyville (East Florence PO) and the descriptive Bloodsucker Pond.