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1943 Map of South Ostelic

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of South Ostelic
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Otselic River valley serves as the primary artery for settlement and industry in this 1943 survey of rural Chenango and Madison counties. The village of South Otselic occupies a central role in the local economy, notably hosting a Fish Hatchery and several river-fed landmarks. The surrounding uplands are defined by small hamlets and crossroads like Mariposa, Lincklaen Center, and Waldron Corners, reflecting a mid-century agricultural landscape before the widespread consolidation of rural infrastructure.

Social centers are scattered throughout the hills, including the Seventh Day Hollow Ch and educational outposts like Pond Sch and Lane Sch. Topographical features such as Crumb Hill, Silas Hill Mountain, and Parce Mountain partition the drainage basins of Ashbell Brook and Mud Creek. Of particular interest to genealogists is the Crumb Hill Cem in the north and the specific placement of the Rhode Island Dam, which highlights how water management shaped this central New York terrain.