2016 Map of Beaver Dams

About this map

Beaver Dams and Townsend serve as primary anchors for this 2016 survey of the Southern Tier's upland terrain, where the northern Finger Lakes landscape begins its descent toward the Chemung River valley. The map documents a complex network of rural roads and family-named landmarks like Baker Hill and Sugar Hill, reflecting generations of settlement along the watershed divides. A notable intersection of recreation and utility is evident, as the N Country National Scenic Trail traverses the northern heights near Watkins Hill, while the Watkins Glen Intl Race Track occupies a prominent plateau to the east. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds including Quigley Cem, Cooley Cem, and Maple Grove Cem, documenting the area's rural heritage. Waterways like Post Cr, Shequaga Cr, and Sing Sing Cr carve the valley floors, defining the boundaries where Schuyler, Chemung, and Steuben counties converge.