Wayne

Wayne, county, north-central New York state, U.S. It comprises a lowland region bordered by Lake Ontario to the north and intersected by the New York State Canal System (completed 1918), which incorporates the Erie Canal (1825). There are large marshes in the southeastern part of the county. Other bodies of water are the Clyde River and Ganargua Creek. The major species of tree are oak and hickory. The northeastern corner of the county contains state...