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1954 Map of Weedsport

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Weedsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Seneca River and the legacy of the Old Erie Canal define the landscape of central Cayuga County in the mid-1950s. The village of Weedsport serves as a transportation hub where the Lehigh Valley Railroad and the New York Central Railroad intersect, while the emerging New York State Thruway cuts across the terrain with Interchange No 40 providing modern access. This era shows a transition from water and rail-based commerce, evidenced by the Weedsport Canal Terminal, to the dominance of the interstate highway system.

Rural life is anchored by family landmarks and local institutions such as Brick Ch and several burial grounds including St Josephs Cem and the Weedsport Rural Cem. To the west, Port Byron and its surrounding hamlets like Centerport and North Port Byron reflect the dense settlement patterns typical of the canal era. The drumlin-dominated topography is further marked by distinctive natural features like Stark Pond and the elevations of Berry Hump.