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1942 Map of Bristol Springs

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Bristol Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Gannett Hill and the dramatic ridge lines of South Bristol dominate this landscape, which was mapped during the early 1940s by the Tennessee Valley Authority for the Corps of Engineers. The area is characterized by deep ravines and steep slopes, most notably Briggs Gully and the unique landmark known as The Jumpoff. Settlement is concentrated at road intersections such as Boswell Corners, Semans Corners, and Brown Stand Corners, reflecting a rural economy tied to the land and the Lehigh Valley railroad corridor in the southeast.

Genealogical interest is found in the scattered one-room schoolhouses, including School No 11 and School No 2, alongside the Hunt Hollow Cem and Parmely Cem. Near the settlement of Naples, several Gas Wells indicate local industrial activity. The map provides a precise view of this Finger Lakes upland region before modern development, tracing the paths of Grimes Creek and Mud Creek as they cut through the glacial terrain.