2016 Map of Montour Falls

About this map

Montour Falls serves as a focal point for this survey, where the Catharine Creek valley transitions into the steep terrain of the Finger Lakes region. The landscape is defined by its dramatic hydrology, notably where Shequaga Cr and L'Hommedieu Cr descent toward the valley floor, creating landmarks like Aunt Sarahs Falls and Shequaga Falls. The map reveals a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including Saint John Cem, North Settlement Cem, and Parsons Cem, which are scattered along the ridges and hollows that define local geography. From the village of Odessa to the southern settlement of Millport, the network of roads like Cotton Hanlon Rd and Rock Cabin Rd follows the natural contours of the glaciated terrain, linking the upland farms to the industrial and transport hubs on the valley floor.