2016 Map of West Groton

About this map

Lansing and West Dryden anchor this central New York landscape, where a dense network of country roads connects a series of traditional crossroads settlements. The terrain is defined by the high ground of Lobdell Hill and Bean Hill, with drainage provided by the Owasco Inlet in the northeast and several creeks including Locke Cr, Hemlock Cr, and Mill Cr. The map is particularly notable for its concentration of family and community burial grounds, such as the Miller Cem, Stearns Cem, and Lanterman Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Tompkins County. The persistence of names like Howland Corners, Terpening Corners, and Mosher Corners indicates a settlement pattern rooted in early landownership. Large natural features like Bear Swamp remain prominent, providing a counterpoint to the agricultural and residential development along thoroughfares like Wickham Rd and Bone Plain Rd.