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1943 Map of Cincinnatus

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Cincinnatus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Otselic River valley serves as the central artery for this mid-century portrait of eastern Cortland County. At this time, the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad skirts the southern hills, connecting rural hamlets like East Freetown and Cincinnatus to the wider region. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of district schools, such as School No 2 and Minard Sch, which were still vital fixtures of these upland farming communities.

Local history researchers will find significant detail in the placement of family landmarks and small burial grounds, including the Hawley Cem and Loope Cem. The topography is defined by prominent rises like Mount Roderick and Dutch Hill, while smaller settlements such as Hydeville and Taylor Center anchor the northern reaches. The presence of a Gaging Sta on the river near Cincinnatus highlights the ongoing importance of water management in this hilly terrain.