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2016 Map of Sayre

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sayre
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Chemung River and Susquehanna River converge at Tioga Point, a prominent geographical feature that defines the local landscape between the Pennsylvania and New York border. This modern topographic survey highlights the dense urban development of Sayre, Waverly, and Athens, showcasing the intricate street grids and the Norfolk Southern rail corridor that has long served this industrial heartland. The river valley is flanked by significant terrain features like Spanish Hill and the broad Queen Esther Flats, providing context for the region's historical importance as a transit corridor and settlement hub.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find numerous burial grounds documented, including the Old Athens Cem and Milan Cem. The map also traces the rural reaches beyond the valley floor, noting family-named landmarks and water bodies such as Tutelow Cr and Balsam Pond. The transition from the concentrated commercial centers of South Waverly to the agricultural lands of Greens Landing illustrates the persistent balance between river-town industry and rural New York and Pennsylvania life.