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1957 Map of Afton

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Afton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a deep valley through this Southern Tier landscape, dictating the development of riverside hamlets and rail infrastructure. The Delaware and Hudson Railroad closely tracks the river's western bank, serving the vital transit corridor between Afton and Nineveh. Local history is preserved in numerous family and community burial grounds like Harpur Cem and the upland Perch Pond Hill Cem.

Settlement patterns in the late 1950s remained concentrated in the valley, with Nineveh Junction and Harpursville acting as key crossroads. Away from the water, the terrain rises toward Oak Hill and Ives Hill, where smaller clusters like Vallonia Springs and Doraville occupy the ridges. Notable local landmarks include the Fairgrounds south of Afton and the distinctive spire of St Anns Ch, reflecting the cultural and social centers of these Chenango and Broome County townships.