1955 Map of Westernville

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Delta Reservoir dominates the landscape north of the City Boundary of Rome, showing the extensive flooding of the Mohawk valley that reshaped this portion of Oneida County. The map details the transition from the dense agricultural and educational network of the mid-20th century to modern developments, including the Griffiss AFB military reservation and Delta Lake State Park. Traditional community life is reflected in the numerous rural schools, such as School No 2 and Turin Sch, and local landmarks like the Rome Fish Hatchery. To the north, the terrain rises toward Quaker Hill and Haynes Hill, where the West Branch Mohawk River winds through narrow valleys near West Branch. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and cemeteries like Walsh Cem provide a clear view of the area's earlier transport and settlement patterns before the reservoir's creation.