2019 Map of West Groton

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North Lansing and East Lansing anchor the western portion of this rural landscape where Tompkins and Cayuga counties meet. The area is defined by a dense network of small hamlets and agricultural crossroads, including West Groton, Mosher Corners, and Grotto. These settlements are interspersed with numerous family and community burial grounds such as Miller Cem, Lanterman Cem, and the Cobb Street Cem, providing a significant record of local heritage. The terrain transitions from the heights of Lobdell Hill and Bean Hill down toward the Owasco Inlet in the northeast and Bear Swamp in the center. Tributaries like Hemlock Cr and Mill Cr drain the fields between longstanding landmarks like Terpening Corners and Head Corners, illustrating a persistent 19th-century settlement pattern that remains visible in the modern road network.