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1947 Map of Westernville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Mohawk River and its major impoundment, the Delta Reservoir, define the geography of this 1946 survey. This landscape shows the evolution of local water management, with the Rome Reservoir situated to the west and the expansive Delta Reservoir submerging former valley lands. The village of Westernville sits prominently on the eastern shore, serving as a focal point for a rural economy supported by numerous small schools such as School No 2 and Lower Quaker Hill Sch.

Genealogists can find significant local history in the distribution of family-named burial grounds like Rogers Cem and Welsh Cem. The terrain rises sharply into the uplands of Quaker Hill and Western, where the rugged topography is cut by deep ravines like Spinks Gulf. Public infrastructure is well-marked, including the Rome Fish Hatchery near Elmer Hill and a dedicated Camp Ground along the northern reaches of the reservoir.