2019 Map of Cortland

About this map

Cortland serves as the central hub of this Central New York landscape, situated at the confluence of the West Branch Tioughnioga River and the Tioughnioga River. The city is defined by institutional and civic landmarks, including the State University of New York Cortland campus and the Cortland County Courthouse. Moving away from the urban center, the terrain rises into prominent hills such as Carr Hill and Cosmos Hill, with smaller rural settlements like Virgil, South Cortland, and Homer marking the valleys. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of burial grounds across the quadrangle, from the large Cortland Rural Cem near the city center to the smaller Old Blodgett Cem and Virgil Rural Cem in the outlying districts. The presence of Cortland County Airport-Chase Field and the industrial corridors along the riverbanks highlight the area's role as a regional transit and economic center.