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1942 Map of Prattsburg

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Prattsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Prattsburg serves as the primary hub of this 1940s landscape, situated where the valley floor transitions into the elevated terrain of West Hill. The map reflects a mid-century rural economy shaped by a network of creeks and deep incisions like Conklin Gully and Sugar Gully. This survey, compiled from 1942 aerial photography, captures the Finger Lakes region's upland character before significant modern development, emphasizing the relationship between high ridges and fertile valley bottoms.

Genealogists will find notable detail in the distribution of rural institutions, including School No 4 and School No 10, alongside landmarks like Italy-Naples Ch. The northern section is dominated by the High Tor Game Management Area and West Italy Hill, showing the early preservation of these steep, wooded slopes. Local history is further preserved through small settlements like Italy Hill and multiple burying grounds including Mooney Cem and Italy Hill Cem.