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2010 Map of Beaver Dams

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Beaver Dams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Beaver Dams and the surrounding rural landscape of Schuyler County are defined by a network of creeks and high ground in this 2010 survey. The topography is shaped by significant heights like Sugar Hill, Watkins Hill, and Baker Hill, with Watkins Glen International occupying a prominent position near the center of the map. This era of the landscape shows a mix of small hamlets and extensive family-named landmarks, such as Tilden Airport and a high density of local burial grounds including the Sugar Hill Cemetery and Quigley Cemetery.

Waterways like Shequaga Creek and Post Creek drain the valleys between these ridges, following paths that have historically dictated the placement of roads such as Co Rte 19 and the Montour-Townsend Rd. The map provides a clear look at the spatial relationship between smaller settlements like Chambers, Moreland, and Townsend, revealing the persistent agricultural and residential patterns of the Finger Lakes region.