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1948 Map of Vernon

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

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Sherrill and Kenwood anchor the western edge of this 1948 survey, where the border of Oneida and Madison Counties follows the winding path of Oneida Creek. The landscape transition from the industrial developments near the New York Central railroad to the agricultural uplands of Eaton Hill is well-defined. Local landmarks such as the Fairgrounds in Vernon and the Airway Beacon to the north highlight the community infrastructure of the mid-century era.

Rural life is marked by a network of district schools and cemeteries, including the Indian Sch and Tilden Sch, as well as family-named intersections like Brewers Cor and Five Chimneys Cor. The importance of water and transport is evident in the alignment of the Seneca Turnpike as it crosses Sconondoa Creek, providing a clear look at the settlement patterns before the expansion of modern highways in central New York.