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2023 Map of Utica East

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Utica East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The industrial and civic core of Utica meets the rising terrain of the Mohawk Valley in this detailed topographic study. The city's eastern reaches are defined by institutional landmarks such as the Oneida County Courthouse and the Utica School of Commerce, while the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal corridor dictate the landscape's commercial orientation. Beyond the urban grid, the map reveals a high concentration of burial grounds, including the Saint Mary's and Saint Agnes cemeteries, which reflect the deep-rooted community history of this region.

To the southeast, the topography shifts from the river flats toward the heights of Pinnacle Hill and Bennett Hill. This transition is marked by rural settlements and crossroads like Frankfort Center, Stewart Corners, and Norwich Corners. Water management and drainage are evident through the Graffenburg Reservoir and the winding course of Starch Factory Creek, providing a look at the intersection of natural hydrology and regional infrastructure in Herkimer and Oneida counties.