2023 Map of Oswayo

About this map

Oswayo Creek and its many tributaries, including Elevenmile Creek and Whitney Creek, define the topography of this Potter County landscape. The area is characterized by numerous named hollows that have historically dictated the placement of settlements and transport routes, such as Ross Hollow and Grover Hollow. Small hamlets like Kibbeville, Coneville, and Millport are positioned along the valley floors, while higher elevations are marked by landmarks such as Adams Airport near the southern border. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating several distinct burial grounds, including the Old Brizzee Farm Cem and Rathbone Cem. This layout reflects a long-standing rural settlement pattern where agriculture and local commerce were concentrated near the water sources and within the protected valleys of the Allegheny Plateau.