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2016 Map of Canisteo

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Canisteo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Canisteo and the surrounding valley of the Canisteo River anchor this 21st-century topographic study of Steuben County. The landscape is defined by its deep drainages and high ridges, where family-named peaks like Horton Hill and Burt Hill overlook a network of tributary creeks including Bennetts Creek and Stephens Cr. These hillsides are dotted with numerous small burial grounds, such as Nicholson Cem, Johnson Cem, and the McConnell Cem, which provide a geographic map for genealogists tracing local lineages.

Modern recreation and rural life intersect here, evidenced by the path of the N Country National Scenic Trail winding through the central highlands between Canisteo Center and Buena Vista. The map also captures the distinct settlement patterns of small communities like Adrian, Howard, and Big Creek, many of which maintain their own community cemeteries and are connected by a system of winding roads like Turnpike Rd and Spencer Hill Rd.