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1943 Map of Unadilla Forks

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

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Unadilla River flows through the western edge of this landscape, marking the convergence of Otsego, Madison, and Oneida counties during the early 1940s. Centered on the town of Plainfield, the terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations like Mount Markham, Noahs Rump, and Welch Hill. These heights separate the various creek valleys, including Campbell Brook and Wharton Creek, creating a rural pattern of isolated ridge-top cemeteries and crossroad hamlets.

Small communities such as Plainfield Center and Leonardsville served as local hubs for the surrounding farmsteads. Of particular interest to genealogists are the numerous family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including the Bass Cem, Wood Cem, and Burgess Cem. Near the southern border, Summit Lake sits at the headwaters of the Dundee Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of this central New York upland region.