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1945 Map of Holmesville

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Holmesville
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 1945 survey, marking the divide between Chenango and Otsego Co. The landscape is characterized by a series of north-south valleys and ridges, with South New Berlin and Holmesville serving as primary hubs of activity along the river's path. Smaller settlements like Kings Settlement and Amblerville are connected by a network of rural roads that weave through dairy farming country.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and infrastructure, from Bloom Cem and Wightman Cem to various rural schoolhouses like School No 7. The presence of a Lookout Tower near the center of the sheet and a Gaging Station on the river indicates the period's focus on forest management and water monitoring. The area remains dominated by natural features like Chenango Lake and Whites Pond, reflecting the rural character of the southern tier of New York during the mid-1940s.