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2023 Map of Sidney

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sidney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Susquehanna River flows through the heart of this Southern Tier landscape, carving a valley that anchors the primary settlements of Bainbridge and Sidney. These riverside communities are connected by a transportation corridor that follows the river's bend, passing the prominent Camels Hump landform. The map documents a dense concentration of historical burial sites, including the Saint Peters Churchyard Cem and Greenlawn Cem, which provide significant touchpoints for genealogical research in Chenango County.

Beyond the river flats, the terrain rises sharply into a series of named heights such as Dingman Hill and Neff Hill. The northern reaches are characterized by the South Hill State Forest, where the South Hill State Forest Snowmobile Trl winds through the uplands. Small rural hamlets like Bennettsville and Yaleville sit along tributary waters like Bennettsville Creek and Yaleville Brook, illustrating the historical reliance on local valley drainage for early settlement placement.