1978 Map of Hornell

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Hornell anchors this Steuben County landscape, positioned at the confluence of Canacadea Creek and the Canisteo River. The city’s mid-century footprint is detailed with civic infrastructure, including the Hornell Sr High School, the Courthouse, and the Library, while the Conrail line parallels the river valley to the southeast. To the west, the Almond Lake reservoir dominates the terrain, created by an earthen dam on the creek. The surrounding uplands are defined by a series of named peaks such as Newcomb Hill and Meeks Hill, interspersed with small rural clusters like Bishopville and Hartsville. Local heritage is reflected in numerous religious and memorial sites, from Temple Beth El and St Anns Church to the Hartsville Hill Cemetery. This period shows the transition of the valley from a heavy rail hub to a landscape featuring a Drive-in Theater, a Golf Course, and significant State Reforestation Areas.