1944 Map of Cortland
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1944 Map of Cortland

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Cortland and Homer serve as the hub of this mid-1940s survey, where the valley of the Tioughnioga River dictates the path of commerce and transit. The city center is a dense network of residential streets and civic institutions, including the State College Normal, while industrial activity is clustered along the Lehigh Valley and D L & W RR rail lines. Beyond the urban limits, the landscape transitions into a series of steep hills and hollows like Hollenbeck Hollow and Woodchuck Hollow. This era reveals a rural landscape still anchored by district schools, such as School No 16 and School No 1, and small settlements like Gracie, Virgil, and Blodgett Mills. Of particular interest is the presence of specialized local landmarks, including the U S Fish Hatchery, the Municipal Airport, and the isolated Elm Stump Ch standing among the upland farms.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 21.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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