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2023 Map of Elmira

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Elmira
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Chemung River cuts through the heart of the valley, shaping the layout of Elmira and surrounding communities like West Elmira and Southport. This modern topographic study reveals a landscape where long-established institutions and memorials define the urban fabric, from the expansive grounds of Woodlawn National Cem and Woodlawn Cem in the north to Elmira College near the city center. The dense grid of the downtown area is anchored by the Chemung County Courthouse and the Elmira Business Institute.

South of the river, the terrain rises sharply toward Mount Zoar and Green Hill, where suburban developments like Golden Glow Heights give way to more rural settings around Pine City and Rosstown. This elevation change is punctuated by several small cemeteries, including Saint Peter and Paul's Cem and Temple B'nai Israel Cem, marking the deep roots of the local community. The mapping also details smaller waterways such as Newton Creek and Seeley Creek as they converge toward the main river channel.