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1942 Map of Chenango Forks

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Chenango Forks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Tioughnioga River and Chenango River converge at Chenango Forks, a strategic junction that defines the northern landscape of Broome County. This mid-century view captures the transition from river-bottom settlements to the steep, wooded heights of Pigeon Hill and Hunt Hill. A significant portion of the riverfront is occupied by Chenango Valley State Park, which includes recreation features such as Lily Lake, Chenango Lake, a Golf Course, and a CCC Camp, reflecting New Deal-era infrastructure development.

Rail and road networks follow the river valleys, with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and the Delaware and Hudson railroads connecting hamlets like Port Crane and Sanitaria Springs. The rural upland regions are dotted with local landmarks, including the Pleasant Hill Sch and Barlow Sch, alongside smaller settlements like Kattelville and Quinneville, providing a detailed look at the social geography of the Southern Tier during the 1930s and 1940s.