Greater Utica Magazine Cover – February 2018 – The Lost Village Beneath Delta Lake in Rome NY – A Historic Look Beneath the Surface

The February 2018 cover of Greater Utica Magazine explores the history of the village beneath Delta Lake in Rome NY, uncovering the story of a community lost to time. Before Delta Lake was created, a small village once existed in this area, later submerged as part of a flood control project along the Mohawk River.

The creation of Delta Reservoir in the early 20th century required the relocation of residents and the clearing of homes, farms, and roads, forever changing the landscape of Rome NY. Today, beneath the waters of Delta Lake, remnants of this once-thriving village remain hidden.

This issue takes a deeper look at the people, history, and lasting legacy of the village beneath Delta Lake in Rome NY, preserving the memory of a community that still lives on beneath the surface.