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2023 Map of Otego

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Otego
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Susquehanna River valley defines the southern boundary of this region, where the village of Otego serves as a primary hub for local transport and settlement. This 2023 survey illustrates a landscape deeply shaped by its many waterways, including the West Branch Otsdawa Creek and East Branch Otsdawa Creek, which converge as they flow toward the main river. The terrain is characterized by significant elevations such as Baker Hill and Calder Hill, which dictate the winding paths of rural routes like Co RD 6 and Co RD 8.

For family history researchers, the map is remarkably detailed with burial sites and rural hamlets. Numerous family-named cemeteries are scattered across the hillsides, including Burdick Cem, Pope Cem, and Quackenbush Cem. The presence of the Old United Presbyterian Church Cem near the town center highlights the area's religious heritage, while smaller settlements like Otsdawa and Maple Grove maintain their distinct positions within the network of creek-fed valleys.