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1948 Map of Smithville Flats

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Smithville Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Genegantslet Creek flows through a valley defined by rural hamlets and upland woodlots in this Chenango County landscape. The village of Smithville Flats serves as a primary local center, while the township of German and the settlement of McDonough maintain their mid-century character. This 1948 survey documents a region where agriculture and local education were deeply localized, evidenced by surviving institutions like School No 1 and School No 3.

Genealogists can trace family histories through numerous small burial grounds, including Ashcraft Cem and Maple Grove Cem, located near established crossroads such as German Four Corners. The terrain is punctuated by significant water bodies like Long Pond and Cincinnatus Lake, which sit alongside distinctive landforms such as Bolster Hill and Dunmore Hill. The local infrastructure is further detailed by named arteries like Forty Road and the uniquely titled Rabbit Path.