2023 Map of Groton

About this map

Groton stands as the primary hub in this corner of the Finger Lakes region, where the valley of the Owasco Inlet meets a landscape defined by glacial topography and agricultural heritage. The village's street grid, including Cayuga St and Main St, transitions into a network of hamlets and rural crossroads such as Morton Corners, Lafayette Corners, and Fitts Corners. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the convergence of Fall Creek and Dryden Creek near Freeville and Dryden highlights the historical importance of water power, as seen at Red Mills. Higher elevations to the east are punctuated by Simms Hill and the small settlement of Nubia. This contemporary survey also documents modern institutional landmarks like the Tompkins Cortland Community College campus, providing a clear view of how educational and residential growth has integrated into the established patterns of older settlements like McLean and Peruville.