1943 Map of Sherburne

About this map

The Chenango River valley and its surrounding uplands define this area of Central New York during the early 1940s. The village of Sherburne serves as the primary center of activity, situated along the valley floor near the old Canal and Mad Brook. The surrounding landscape is characterized by a high density of rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries, reflecting an era before the wide-scale consolidation of district schools. Researchers can find School No 12, School No 13, and School No 15 scattered across the hills, along with family burial grounds such as Palmer Cem and Tillotson Cem. Notable terrain features include Hunts Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain, which overlook the distinct valley of Negro Hollow and its eponymous Negro Hollow Ch, providing a detailed view of the township's layout during this period of agrarian stability.