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1945 Map of Guilford

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Guilford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Unadilla River forms the eastern boundary of this mid-1940s landscape, serving as a corridor for industry and transit through the valley. The New York Ontario and Western railroad winds through the western terrain, connecting the settlement at Guilford with smaller hubs like Parker and Guilford Center. These rail and river routes defined the economy of the era, supporting clusters of activity at Rockwells Mills and Mount Upton.

Family histories are deeply rooted here, evidenced by numerous named burial grounds including Evergreen Cem, Foote Cem, and the Ives Settlement Cem. The land is dotted with small rural schools, such as School No 9 and School No 10, reflecting a decentralized community structure typical of central New York. From the heights of Shumway Hill to the cascades of White Store Falls, the map documents a network of named corners like Webb Corners and Lathams Corners that once anchored local agricultural life.