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2019 Map of Owasco

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Owasco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Owasco Lake and Skaneateles Lake frame this central New York landscape, where the plateau between the water bodies is deeply incised by the drainage of Dutch Hollow Brook. The settlement of Owasco serves as a northern anchor, while the rural interior is dotted with small hamlets such as Niles, Austin, and Omro. This area preserves a high density of burial grounds, including the Owasco Rural Cem and the Humphrey-Howland Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in Cayuga and Onondaga Counties.

The topography transitions from the wetland margins of Owasco Flats and Indian Cove to the elevated reaches of Oak Hill. Transport patterns follow the natural contours of the Finger Lakes region, with Rockefeller Rd and Twelve Corners Rd connecting the upland farms to lakeside landings. Distinctive local landmarks like Globe Hotel Corners and Murphy Field reflect the long-standing agricultural and community centers that have shaped this corridor between the lakes.