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2019 Map of Ossian

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ossian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Byersville and Westview anchor a landscape defined by rolling agricultural uplands and steep creek drainages along the border of Livingston Co and Allegany Co. The settlement pattern follows the contours of the land, with winding roads like Kysorville Byersville Rd and Nunda-Byersville Rd connecting small hamlets and family farmsteads. Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the density of well-preserved burial grounds, including Byersville Cem, Oaklawn Cem, and the remote Wood Cem located near the eastern quadrangle boundary.

Waterways such as Sugar Cr, Twomile Cr, and Bradner Cr have carved deep valleys through the terrain, influencing the placement of landmarks like Frog Hill and Scott Hill. The map detail captures the modern road network, from local thoroughfares like Reed Rd and McKay Rd to the more prominent Dansville - Mt Morris Rd in the northeast, reflecting a rural New York community that maintains its historical layout while adapting to contemporary infrastructure.