1946 Map of Westdale

About this map

Westdale serves as the primary hub in this mid-century survey of the Oneida County interior, where the West Branch Fish Creek and the New York Central railroad corridor define the local geography. The landscape is characterized by a high density of rural schoolhouses, from School No 2 in the north to Sch No 9 at Westdale, reflecting a distributed settlement pattern typical of the era before district consolidation. The terrain rises toward Maple Hill and Florence Hill, with the winding Mad River and Little River cutting through the eastern uplands near the village of Florence. Genealogists will find notable details in the family-named landmarks and resting places, such as the Johnson Cem near Spellicy and the Graves Cem further east. The road network, including the Military State Road, underscores the historic connectivity between small hamlets and the outlying farmsteads of Redfield and Williamstown.