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2016 Map of Cuyler

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Cuyler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cuyler and the surrounding high ground of the Cortland and Madison County border area are defined by a complex network of ridges and narrow stream valleys. The East Branch Tioughnioga River and its tributaries, including Cheningo Creek and Maxon Creek, carve through the terrain, creating a landscape where small hamlets like Tripoli and Cheningo were established at key road intersections and water gaps. This topography necessitated a winding transportation network, including the North Country National Scenic Trail, which traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial sites throughout the hills, such as Cuyler Hill Cemetery and Potter Hill Cemetery, which serve as quiet landmarks for these rural communities. The map highlights the intersection of several upland settlements, from the crossroads at New Boston to the clustered buildings of Lincklaen, showing how early settlement patterns followed the contours of the Tioughnioga Creek watershed.