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2010 Map of Owasco

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Owasco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Skaneateles Lake and Owasco Lake anchor this 2010 study of the Finger Lakes region, where the steep eastern slopes of the Owasco basin meet a high agricultural plateau. The landscape is defined by the deep carving of Dutch Hollow Brook, which flows through a valley scattered with crossroads settlements like Niles and Valentine Corners. This area retains a strong agricultural and residential character, evidenced by larger operations such as Twin Birch Farms and Folls Flower Farm.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial sites across the township. These include the Owasco Rural Cemetery, West Niles Rural Cemetery, and the isolated Humphrey Howland Burial near Cascade. Along the shoreline, points such as Adams Point and Dolphin Point mark the transition from the upland farms to the recreational waters of the lakes. Notable historical place names like Globe Hotel Corners persist, hinting at the era of early roadside commerce and traveler accommodations.