2019 Map of Ovid

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The Seneca Army Depot dominates the northwestern corner of this Finger Lakes landscape, illustrating the significant military footprint remaining in the region during the twenty-first century. Positioned between the deep waters of Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake, the area is characterized by a high concentration of small agricultural and residential settlements including Ovid, Willard, and Hayt Corners. The terrain is defined by numerous watercourses that drain into the larger lakes, such as Sixteen Falls Cr and Sheldrake Cr, carving landforms like Hicks Gully and Dean Cove. Local history is preserved through a series of burial grounds, notably the Old Ovid Village Cem and Ovid Union Cem, which anchor the community’s genealogical record. The presence of Ovid Airport and several lakeside points like Poplar Beach and Sheldrake Springs highlights the mix of utility and leisure that defines this modern rural corridor.