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1950 Map of Richford

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Richford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Lehigh Valley railroad corridor anchors this survey of northern Tioga County, tracking the north-south valley of East Branch Owego Creek. The landscape is defined by its early transportation routes, notably the historic Catskill Turnpike which crosses the northern portion through Richford. Small agricultural and milling communities such as Berkshire and East Berkshire are well-established here, connected by a network of upland roads named for local families including Anderson Road and Jewett Hill Road.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of rural landmarks like Highland Chapel and School No 8, alongside multiple burying grounds such as Evergreen Cem and Brown Cem. The map illustrates the region's mid-century transition, showing settled valleys like New Connecticut and Hocumville set against the high ridges of Nixon Hill and Turkey Hill, providing a clear view of Tioga County’s rural development before modern infrastructure shifts.