1918 Map of Unadilla

About this map

Susquehanna River and Unadilla River valleys serve as the primary corridors for settlement and transport in this 1915 survey. The topography is defined by the convergence of major water bodies at Sidney, where the New York Ontario and Western RR facilitates a bustling river-and-rail economy. This network connects manufacturing and agricultural hubs like Rockwells Mills and Mount Upton with larger village centers. The map provides a dense record of early 20th-century rural infrastructure, preserving the locations of numerous district schools such as Shumway Hill School and Warner School. Cultural landmarks like the Friends Meeting House in Rogers Hollow sit among a landscape of family-named corners and settlements, including Heslops Corner and Lathams Corners. The boundary between Chenango Co and Otsego Co follows the winding course of the Unadilla River, highlighting how natural watercourses historically defined political divisions in upstate New York.