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1953 Map of Cameron

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Cameron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Canisteo River valley dominates this mid-century Steuben County landscape, serving as a vital corridor for both the Erie RR and local industry. In the 1950s, the village of Cameron was a primary rail stop, supported by a Gaging Sta and a network of small upland settlements. The surrounding hills, including Averell Hill and Oregon Hill, are dotted with family and community burial grounds like Swale Cem and Lower Swale Cem, reflecting the area's long agricultural history.

Industrial and educational centers are decentralized across the townships, with the Northrup Street Sch serving the southern district near Hedgesville. Smaller crossroads like Boyds Corners and Browns Crossing mark historic intersections, while the winding North Branch Tuscarora Creek and Tracy Creek provide drainage for the deeply dissected plateau. This map preserves the footprint of a rural New York economy defined by its rugged topography and the essential transit link of the river valley.