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1904 Map of Pitcher
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1904 Map of Pitcher

USGS Topo · Published 1904

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The Otselic River and its numerous tributaries, including Brakel Creek and Mud Creek, carve a landscape of sharp ridges and narrow valleys across the border of Cortland and Chenango Counties. At the turn of the century, this region was defined by a network of small, elevated hamlets like Cuyler Hill, Taylor Center, and Potter Hill, while larger centers of commerce developed at lower elevations. Cincinnatus serves as a primary hub in the south, supported by the Lehigh Valley R R Elmira and Cortland Br which follows the Tioughnioga River valley in the northwest. This 1904 survey records the agrarian footprint of the era, from the mill sites at Pitcher Springs to the isolated settlement at Mariposa. The density of named brooks and ponds, such as Solon Pond and Genegantslet Lake, suggests a well-watered territory transitioning from early timbering to established dairy farming and local trade.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1904
Date Published1904
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