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1955 Map of Owasco

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Owasco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Skaneateles Lake and Owasco Lake define the western and eastern boundaries of this mid-century Finger Lakes landscape. The high, undulating divide between these deep glacial basins is a patchwork of small agricultural settlements and rural infrastructure. The hamlet of Niles sits central to a network of winding roads like Old Salt Road and Whiskey Lane, reflecting the early transportation history of the region.

Genealogical interest is found in the numerous family and community landmarks, including the Owasco Rural Cem and West Niles Rural Cem, along with several district schoolhouses like School No 7. Settlement patterns are concentrated at crossroads such as Twelve Corners and Globe Hotel Corners. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the State Reforestation Area, indicating a shift in land use on the steeper slopes above the Owasco Inlet.