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2019 Map of Borden

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Borden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Canisteo River waters define the northern reaches of this Steuben County landscape, carving a valley that separates Derby Hill and Hardscrabble Hill from the southern uplands. This 2019 survey captures the rural character of the region, where small named settlements like Borden, East Woodhull, and Freeman serve as local anchors for a network of winding county roads. The terrain is notably dissected by several watercourses including Tuscarora Creek and its north branch, which flow toward South Addison.

Local family and community history is anchored in the numerous small burial grounds and landmarks scattered across the hills. Genealogists can locate sites like Swan Cem, Elk Creek Cem, and Nichols Cem near the southern border. The presence of the Elk Creek Airport near Borden Pulteney Hill Rd highlights the integration of modern aviation into this traditional agricultural and hilly terrain, while peaks such as Mutton Hill and Barney Hill overlook the valleys of Camp Brook and Bill Hess Cr.