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1894 Map of Wilson

USGS Topo · Published 1897

About this map

Wilson township and the surrounding Niagara County shoreline are defined by the meeting of fertile lakefront plains and the waters of Lake Ontario. In the early 1890s, the local economy and transport network revolved around the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Station, which provided a critical link for agricultural goods moving toward northern New York markets. The landscape is etched by the winding course of Twelvemile Creek and its East Branch, which converge near the main settlement of Wilson. Further inland, the map shows the transition to smaller clusters such as North Wilson and the neighboring township of Porter. This survey, conducted under the direction of J.W. Powell, captures the structured layout of the H.M. Wilson-led geodetic work, highlighting the primary roads and early rail infrastructure that shaped the development of this northern frontier before modern highway expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1897
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain