2016 Map of Rathbone

About this map

The Canisteo River carves a deep valley through this portion of Steuben County, anchoring settlements like Cameron Mills and Rathbone. The landscape is defined by its numerous small drainage basins and hollows, such as Babcock Hollow and The Gulf, which dictate the winding paths of rural routes like Helmer Creek Rd and Bonny Hill Rd. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including the Risingville Cem, Aldrich Cem, and the Town Line Church Cem. Higher elevations are marked by points like Beaver Hill, while the eastern portion of the quadrangle features water bodies such as Goodhue Lake and Thurston Pond. This survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where small hamlets like Risingville and South Thurston remain connected by a network of county roads following the natural contours of the Steuben hills.