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1902 Map of Moravia, 1905 Print
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1902 Map of Moravia

USGS Topo · Published 1905

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Owasco Inlet carves a deep path through this Finger Lakes upland, anchoring a corridor for the Lehigh Valley railroad and major settlements. During the late nineteenth century, this landscape was defined by its transition from high ridges like Owasco Hill and Jewett Hill to the busy industrial and agricultural hubs of Moravia and Groton. The map reveals an intricate network of small crossroads and family-named hamlets such as Wilson Corners, Riggs Corners, and Benson Corners, which served a rural population before the consolidation of rural infrastructure. Evidence of early industry remains visible through the labeling of Morse Mill and the cluster of activity at Montville. To the south, the intersection of rail lines and waterways like Fall Creek and Virgil Creek at McLean and Freeville illustrates how vital these transport links were for connecting Cayuga and Tompkins counties to wider markets.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1902
Date Published1905
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain