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1969 Map of Big Flats

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Big Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Big Flats serves as the central hub of this late-1960s survey, where the wide valley of the Chemung River meets the rugged uplands of Hornby and Catlin. The landscape is a study in mid-century transportation and infrastructure, anchored by the Chemung County Airport and the dual corridors of the Penn Central and Erie Lackawanna railroads. These rail lines track the river's path, connecting established settlements like East Corning and Fisherville to the broader Southern Tier network.

Away from the valley floor, the terrain rises sharply toward Martin Hill and Quackenbush Hill, much of which is preserved within the State Forest Preserve. For those researching local family history, the map provides precise locations for several rural burial grounds, including Oldfield Cem, Whitney Cem, and Rural Home Cem. The presence of a South School and various gravel pits illustrates the ongoing balance between residential growth and the local extraction industries during this era.