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2023 Map of Owego

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Owego
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Susquehanna River defines the geography of this southern New York corridor, winding through a series of narrow valleys and prominent hills. The village of Owego serves as a primary hub at the confluence of the river and Owego Creek, anchored by the Tioga County Courthouse and a collection of local landmarks like Saint Josephs Cem and Evergreen Cem. The settlement pattern follows the river's path, connecting smaller communities such as Lounsberry, Tioga Center, and Nichols along the valley floor.

Away from the water, the landscape rises into significant elevations including Catlin Hill and West Beecher Hill. The map meticulously records the rural character of these highlands, dotted with family-named landmarks like Briggs Hollow and several upland cemeteries including Briggs Hill Cem and Waits Cem. This layout reflects a centuries-old reliance on the river for transport and commerce, while the surrounding hills remain defined by isolated farmsteads and narrow hollows.