2019 Map of Cato

About this map

Cato and Meridian sit at the center of this Cayuga County landscape, where the drumlin-dominated topography of central New York dictates the settlement pattern. These elongated glacial hills separate a network of wetlands and water bodies, including Parker Pond and the extensive Beaver Meadows. The mapping detail captures a dense network of country roads such as Wise Rd and Watkins Rd that navigate the gaps between these steep landforms. Local genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, from Union Hill Cem near the town center to the more isolated Marble Ridge Cem and Ferris Cem. To the east, Ninemile Cr and Muskrat Cr drain toward Cross Lake, highlighting the complex drainage system of the Finger Lakes region.