1943 Map of Sidney

About this map

The Susquehanna River and Unadilla River meet in a landscape defined by valley floor settlements and the steep rises of Sidney Mountain and Dingman Hill. This 1943 mapping, updated with 1981 photogrammetric revisions, documents the industrial and transit nodes of Sidney and Bainbridge during a period of mid-century growth. The Delaware and Hudson railroad corridor tracks the riverbanks, serving as a primary artery alongside historical junctions like East Guilford (New Berlin Junction). Smaller hamlets such as Bennettsville and Yaleville remain distinct, connected by rural routes like Searles Hill Road. The presence of the Municipal Airport and infrastructure like the Power Plant near the river reflects the modernization of the valley, while older family landmarks like Curtis Cem and Beals Cem preserve the area's genealogical footprint.