1955 Map of Otisco Valley

About this map

Otisco Lake and the steep glacial terrain of the Finger Lakes region define this mid-century landscape. The map captures the agricultural and seasonal character of the area, with numerous small settlements such as Otisco Valley and Vesper dotting the valley floors. In the east, the Onondaga Valley serves as a corridor for the D L & W RR, while a string of kettle lakes including Song Lake, Crooked Lake, and Tully Lake provide a focus for recreation at Assembly Park and Tully Lake Park. Local family names are preserved through landmarks like Canty Hill, Ripley Hill, and Dutch Hill. Genealogists will find several burial grounds noted, including St Patricks Cem near the northern border and the Otisco Valley Cem located along Church Road. The varied topography is further marked by dramatic features like Bucktail Falls and Rattlesnake Gulf.