1943 Map of Schuyler Lake

About this map

Canadarago Lake dominates the eastern edge of this Otsego County landscape, where the waters of Oaks Creek flow south toward the Susquehanna watershed. In the early 1940s, this region remained a network of upland farms and valley hamlets connected by historic corridors like the Old Skaneateles Turnpike and the Cherry Valley Turnpike. The map reveals a dense distribution of rural infrastructure, including several district schools such as the Cobblestone Sch and Ryder Sch, reflecting a population still tied closely to the land. From the northern heights of Pray Hill to the southern reaches of Lidell Corners, the terrain is marked by numerous named cemeteries like Twilight Rest Cem and Exeter Cem, which provide critical reference points for local genealogists studying the families of Richfield and Exeter.