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1901 Map of Watkins

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Watkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The southern tip of Seneca Lake anchors this 1898 survey of Schuyler County, where the village of Watkins and Montour Falls serve as industrial and transit hubs. The landscape is defined by the steep glacial troughs and falls that characterize the Finger Lakes region, including notable landmarks like Hector Falls and Havana Glen. An intricate web of transportation reflects the era's commerce, with the Northern Central Ry. and the Lehigh Valley R. R. skirting the lake and climbing the surrounding heights.

Smaller hamlets and post offices such as Reading Center, Barnes P. O., and Chambers P. O. dot the upland plateaus, marking established farming communities before the modern consolidation of rural services. The map also traces the Electric R. R. line running south from the lake, alongside the Catharine Creek valley toward Millport. The relief shading and contour lines illustrate the dramatic elevation changes at Texas Hollow and Watkins Hill.