2019 Map of Willet

About this map

The Otselic River winds through the heart of the central New York countryside, shaping the valley where the small settlements of Willet and Upper Lisle are situated. This area, spanning the border between Cortland and Broome counties, remains defined by its steep hills and deep-cut stream valleys. The landscape is marked by numerous family-named landmarks such as Mooney Hill Rd and Witty Hill Rd, reflecting a long history of local land ownership. Significant water features like High Lake, Bloody Pond, and Stump Pond dot the higher elevations between the drainage of Merrill Creek and Gee Brook. For those researching local lineages, the map identifies several burial grounds including Texas Valley Cem, Willet Village Cem, and Hazard Corners Cem. The network of backroads, from Phalen Rd to Salisbury Rd, follows the contours of the drainage basins, connecting historic crossroads like Texas Valley and Georgetown.