1959 Map of Rodman

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Sandy Creek and the North Branch Sandy Creek carve through the agricultural landscape of south-central Jefferson County, defining a region where small hamlets like Rodman and Lorraine serve as local hubs. The terrain is marked by dramatic geological features known as gulfs, including Washington Gulf, Towle Gulf, and Fox Gulf, which slice through the plateau south of the State Reforestation Area. This 1959 survey records a network of established family-named crossroads such as Whitford Corners, Ross Corners, and Tremaines Corners, reflecting the persistent settlement patterns of northern New York. Genealogists will find several burial grounds noted, from the Honeyville Cem in the northwest to the Lyman Cem in the southwest, while the presence of a Quarry and a local Airstrip near Zoar point to the area's mid-century rural utility.