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1900 Map of Wilson

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Lake Ontario dominates the northern horizon of this Niagara County landscape, where the shoreline meets a network of vital waterways and early transportation routes. The village of Wilson serves as the primary hub, situated near the mouth of Twelvemile Creek. This period of development is characterized by the presence of the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Station, reflecting the importance of the railroad in connecting Lake Ontario's southern shore to broader trade networks at the turn of the century. Further east, the small settlement of North Wilson and the winding course of Hopkins Creek illustrate the rural character of the township. Surveyed in the late 19th century, the map reveals a structured grid of local roads and land divisions within the townships of Porter and Wilson, providing a detailed look at the agricultural and residential footprint before mid-century modernization.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1900
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain