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1955 Map of Vernon

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The industrial and community heritage of the Oneida area is prominently displayed in this mid-century survey, centered on the city of Sherrill and the historic Kenwood district. The map documents the lasting presence of the Oneida Community through landmarks like the Oneida Community Cem and the Oneida Community Golf Course. Settlement patterns follow the winding path of Oneida Creek, which serves as the county boundary between Oneida and Madison Counties.

Further east, the village of Vernon is situated at the intersection of the New York Central Railroad and the Seneca Turnpike, reflecting the region's importance as a transportation corridor. To the north, the modern era is signaled by the Thruway and Interchange No. 33, while rural life continues in outlying hamlets like Vernon Center and Valley Mills. The terrain is characterized by rolling drumlins and high points like Eaton Hill, interspersed with several small burial grounds such as Skinner Cem and Stockbridge Cem.