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2019 Map of Rathbone

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Rathbone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Canisteo River valley life defines this portion of Steuben County, where the waterway carves through the uplands near the settlement of Rathbone. The landscape is a network of rural hamlets and family-named landmarks, connected by historic routes like the Squirrel Tpke. Small communities such as Cameron Mills and Risingville are centered around local drainages like Helmer Creek and Michigan Creek, reflecting a settlement pattern dictated by the narrow valley floors and surrounding ridges.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of burial grounds across the township, including Cameron Hill Cem, Aldrich Cem, and Thurston Cem. The topography features notable local depressions like Babcock Hollow and numerous small water bodies such as Cranberry Pond and Thurston Pond. These features, combined with the winding course of Goodhue Creek, illustrate the persistent rural character of this Southern Tier region.