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1903 Map of Theresa

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Theresa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1903
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1903

About this map

The Indian River and Black River carve through Jefferson County at the dawn of the 20th century, defining a landscape dominated by agriculture and critical railroad junctions. Surveyed in 1900, this topographic work documents the intricate rail network of the New York Central and Hudson River R. R., including its Clayton Branch and the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Div. as they intersect at hubs like Theresa Junction.

Settlement patterns reveal a mix of established villages and crossroads like Pamelia Four Corners and Orleans Four Corners. The map details the hydrology of the region, from the wide reach of the Black River in the south near Brownville to the quiet waters of Perch Lake and Hyde Lake. For the genealogist, the inclusion of small hamlets like Strough and Leraysville provides a precise record of late Victorian-era habitation before modern highway expansion.