Oneida County, NY

Oneida County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 234,878. The county seat is Utica. The name is in honor of the Oneida, an Iroquoian tribe that lives in the region.

Oneida County is in the central portion of New York State, east of Syracuse, and west of Albany. Oneida Lake is on the northwestern corner of the county, and the Adirondack Park is on the northeast. Part of the Tug Hill Plateau is in the northern part of the county. Interestingly, Oneida County’s highest point does not lie on either the plateau nor in the Adirondack Park, but in the county’s southern extremity. The peak’s name is Tassel Hill. It is located slightly southeast of Hardscrabble Road (Tassel Hill Road), between the villages of Waterville and Cassville.

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Hinkley Reservior

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Hinckley Lake is a reservoir located by Hinckley, New York. The lake serves water to 130,000 people in the greater Utica, New York area, is a source of hydropower, and supports recreation during all seasons. It provides flood control and helps ensure the Erie Canal has sufficient water all summer long. The lake is located in the towns of Russia in Herkimer County, and Remsen in Oneida County.

Mountain Bike Trail

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Walking along a narrow part of the mountain bike trail that runs up to Tassell Hill. Most of the trail would be good for cross-country skiing but maybe not this very narrow section.

Monday January 16, 2023 — Alfred J Woodford State Forest

Long Lake – NPT

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This map shows the North County - Lake Placid Trail along the shores of the northern section of Long Lake, including the lean-tos and designated campsites along the shorelines.

Long Lake - NPT

Utica-Rome Hillshade Map

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This hillshade terrian map shows the terrian around Utica and Rome, as far east as Ilion and North towards Delta Reservoir.

Utica-Rome Hillshade Map

Erie Boulevard at Black River Boluevard in Rome

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The intersection of Erie Boulevard at Black River Boulevard in Rome, NY is unique with it's underpass for traffic turning from Erie Boulevard East to Black River Boulevard North. Built over the Black River Canal, they had a natural depression that they could build the underpass under, which helps turning cars navigate the intersection without delay. Only in two directions is there a stop ligth, in all other directions, traffic flows without interruption. To the north is Fort Stanwix.