1943 Map of Davenport

About this map

The Charlotte Valley defines the northern reaches of this map, where the Middle Brook joins Charlotte Creek near the settlement of Davenport. This wartime survey captures a landscape of rural hamlets and small-scale agriculture connected by the New York Central railroad, which threads through the southern half of the quadrangle. The rail line served key points like Kortright Station and Doonan Corners, facilitating the movement of goods in an era when small dairy farms and creamery ponds were central to the local economy.