1953 Map of Bradford

About this map

Bradford and Monterey anchor this mid-century portrait of the borderlands between Schuyler and Steuben Counties. The landscape is defined by the narrow valleys of Pine Creek, Meads Creek, and Mud Creek, where small farm clusters and district schools once served a rural population. The survey records a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including the Old Sugar Hill Cem, Maltby Cem, and Christ Johns Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing early residents of the Orange and Bradford townships. The upland terrain remains largely forested, punctuated by isolated landmarks like Old Sugar Hill and the waters of Cinnamon Lake. Evidence of the area's educational history is preserved through labels for the Star District Sch and several District No 1 locations, reflecting the traditional decentralized school system before widespread consolidation in the Southern Tier.