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2016 Map of Owego

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Owego
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a deep valley through Tioga County, defining the settlement patterns and transportation corridors of the region. On the northern bank, the village of Owego serves as a primary hub, characterized by a dense grid of streets like Main St and McMaster St and several significant burial grounds including Evergreen Cem and Saint Josephs Cem. Further west along the river, the landscape transitions to smaller communities such as Tioga Center and Lounsberry, where the terrain begins to rise sharply into Catlin Hill and W Beecher Hill.

Tracing the southern reaches of the map reveals the upland hollows and agricultural corners that define the county's rural character. Briggs Hollow and Gibson Corners sit among the high ridges, each anchored by its own community cemetery. The map documents an intricate network of waterways, from the prominent Owego Creek to smaller tributaries like Wappasening Creek and Russell Run, illustrating how the drainage of the Appalachian Plateau has dictated the placement of historic farmsteads and rural roads.