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1955 Map of Mc Graw

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Mc Graw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

McGraw and the surrounding agricultural uplands are defined by the winding course of Trout Brook and the steep valleys of the Tioughnioga River in this mid-century survey. The landscape reflects a legacy of early industry and settlement, with small hubs like Maybury Mills and Blodgett Mills positioned near water sources and transportation corridors. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR cuts through the terrain, tracing the natural contours of the valley floors to connect these rural townships.

Large sections of State Reforestation Area occupy the higher elevations, including South Hill and Underwood Hill, illustrating the era's land-use shift from cleared farmland back to managed forest. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the McGrawville Rural Cem to smaller burial grounds like Turner Cem and Atwood Cem scattered through Solon and Freetown. The southern portion of the map reveals the dramatic geography of Hoxie Gorge and the quiet waters of Moseript Pond.