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1992 Map of Great Bend

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Great Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a dramatic oxbow through the northern reaches of this map, defining the historic twin settlements of Great Bend and Hallstead. This 1992 survey documents a landscape where traditional valley agriculture and upland wilderness coexist, notably within the sprawling State Game Lands No 35. The presence of the Conrail line and Interstate 81 highlights the corridor's enduring role as a vital transportation artery between the Southern Tier of New York and the coal regions of Pennsylvania.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through small hamlets like Brushville and Hickory Grove, as well as the Highland Cem and Maple Ridge Cem. The map reveals significant industrial activity with numerous quarries scattered across the ridges, while recreational and natural features such as Brushville Lake and Lake Ely provide a clear view of the area's hydrology and land use during the late twentieth century.