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1986 Map of Hornell

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Hornell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Canisteo River and Cohocton River valleys define the settlement patterns of the Southern Tier in the mid-1980s, where major transportation corridors like State Route 17 and the Conrail railroad connect the industrial hubs of Hornell and Corning. At the northern edge, the southern tip of Keuka Lake reaches into Hammondsport, a landscape transitions from the vineyard-adjacent shores to the upland forests and wildlife management areas of the plateau.

Educational and institutional landmarks like Alfred University and the Veterans Adm Center near Bath stand as significant anchors for the region's economy and social structure. Local history researchers can trace smaller, dispersed hamlets such as Cameron Mills, Jasper, and Woodhull, alongside specialized land uses including the Rattlesnake Hill State Wildlife Mgmt Area and the State Forest Preserve. The map documents the intricate network of county roads and creek valleys, such as Tuscarora Creek and Canaseraga Creek, that linked these rural communities before further modern development.