1954 Map of Weedsport

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Montezuma Nat Wildlife Refuge and the Howland Island Game Refuge dominate the wetlands of this Central New York landscape, where the Seneca River winds through a complex network of waterways. This 1954 survey illustrates the industrial transition of the mid-20th century, showing the New York State Thruway cutting across the southern half while legacy infrastructure like the Old Erie Canal and the Erie Canal remain prominent. The New York Central railroad serves the established hubs of Weedsport and Port Byron, which sit at the heart of a region defined by its canal-era roots and river-borne trade.