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1903 Map of Owego, 1907 Print
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1903 Map of Owego

USGS Topo · Published 1907

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The Susquehanna River carves a deep valley through the Southern Tier, anchoring a landscape defined by turn-of-the-century rail corridors and river-bottom hamlets. This 1900 survey documents Owego as a significant regional hub where the Erie R. R. and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western R. R. converge, serving industrial sites like Deans Tannery. Further north, the Catatonk Creek valley supports a string of settlements including Candor and Catatonk, while upland areas are dotted with family-named landmarks and smaller communities such as Rhoadville and Straits Corners. The intricate network of secondary roads and local brooks like Pipe Creek reveals a well-established agricultural and timber-economy footprint. From the northern waters of Spencer Lake to the southern New York Pennsylvania Boundary Line, the map captures the transition from high ridgelines to the broad floodplains that shaped Tioga County's early development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1903
Date Published1907
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain