2016 Map of Spencer

About this map

Spencer stands at a topographic crossroads in Tioga County, where Catatonk Creek meets the headwaters of Nichols Pond and Seelytown Cr. This survey captures a landscape defined by deeply incised valleys and upland ridges, reflecting a settlement pattern tied to the drainage of the South Branch Catatonk Creek and S Br Catatonk Cr. The area is notably dense with small, family or community burial grounds, such as the Ferris Cem and Schumacher Road Cem, which are scattered among the high ridges of Evelin Hill and the valley floors. Small hamlets like Halsey Valley, West Candor, and Straits Corners serve as local hubs for a network of hill roads including Gay Hollow Rd and Tallow Hill Rd. Numerous water features, from the natural expanse of Spencer Lake to the smaller Empire Lake and Lake Diana, illustrate the complex hydrology that historically supported the region's agricultural and milling operations.