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1955 Map of Homer

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Homer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Homer serves as the primary hub of this Central New York landscape, situated where the West Branch Tioughnioga River meets the local rail infrastructure of the mid-1950s. The valley floor is defined by the dual presence of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and the Lehigh Valley railroads, which facilitated movement between settlements like Little York and Preble. The geography is notably marked by glacial features, including Upper Little York Lake and Goodale Lake, which are flanked by prominent elevations such as Mount Toppin and East Hill.

Genealogical interest is found in the numerous scattered burial grounds, including Elmwood Cem, Atwater Cem, and Scott Union Cem. The map captures a mix of post-war recreation and industry, showing the Cortland Country Club alongside a Drive-in Theater and the State Reforestation Area on the western heights. This record illustrates the transition from a purely agricultural and rail-based economy to one integrating mid-century automobile-oriented landmarks.