1912 Map of New Berlin

About this map

The Unadilla River valley serves as the primary corridor for settlement and industry in this 1912 survey of Central New York, where the Unadilla Valley RR tracks trace the river's winding path. The landscape is dotted with small agricultural hubs and crossroads, from the primary village of New Berlin to smaller hamlets like Sweets, Columbus, and South Edmeston. Uplands such as Shackham Mountain and Sugarloaf Mtn rise sharply from the river plains, sheltering remote local features like the Dimmick Hollow School and the high waters of Chenango Lake. Cultural landmarks including the Columbus Hill Church and All Saints Chapel reflect the established rural community life of the early twentieth century. The map also captures the path of the New York Ontario and Western railroad as it cuts through the western hills near Sherburne, illustrating the era's dependence on rail for connecting these dairy-producing regions to broader markets.