2019 Map of South Valley

About this map

South Valley and the surrounding high country of the Otsego Co and Schoharie Co border define this landscape in the northern Appalachian Plateau. The settlement pattern is largely defined by the drainage of Pleasant Brook and Decatur Cr, with clusters of activity at small junctions like Gothicville and Furnaceville. Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous small family and community burial grounds, including the Sissum Cem, Ferris Cem, and Maple View Cem near Calcutta. The terrain is characterized by prominent rises such as Honey Hill and Pine Mtn, while the southern reaches show the influence of the rail and road corridor along Cobleskill Cr near East Worcester. Natural landmarks like Buttermilk Falls and industrial history at Stone Quarry Hill speak to the area's varied use of its land and water resources during this modern era.