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1947 Map of West Leyden

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of West Leyden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The East Branch Mohawk River winds through the heart of this landscape, marking a rural territory where the borders of Lewis and Oneida counties meet. At the center of this 1940s-era topography is the village of West Leyden, a hub of local activity situated along the river's path. The surrounding countryside is defined by a dense network of early rural schools, including Alger Sch, Pasadena Sch, and School No 6, which speak to the localized community structure of the time.

Moving south toward Western and Ava, the terrain is etched with numerous small waterways such as Ava Brook and Harger Brook. Notable local landmarks like the West Leyden Cem and Thornton Cem offer specific points of interest for genealogists. The settlement pattern is largely dispersed, with small clusters at Flint Town and Redmond Corner connected by named routes like Swancott Mill Road and Dutch Hill Road, reflecting a landscape tied closely to its water resources and small-scale agriculture.