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1961 Map of Cortland

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cortland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Mosquito Creek Reservoir dominates the western edge of this early 1960s landscape, providing a sharp contrast to the organized agricultural and residential patterns of Cortland. The town serves as a central hub, where the Christian Ch and Lakeview High Sch sit near the reservoir’s edge. This area, part of the original Connecticut Western Reserve, is marked by numerous crossroads settlements like Kellogg Corners, Sheldon Corners, and Chadwick Corners, reflecting a traditional Midwestern township structure.

Industrial and transit infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Erie-Lackawanna and New York Central rail lines. To the south, the sprawling grounds of the Youngstown Municipal Airport and the local Drag Strip indicate the post-war expansion of transportation and leisure. Smaller family-linked landmarks, including Casterline Cem and Dugan Cem, remain scattered throughout the townships of Fowler and Bazetta.