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1949 Map of Willseyville

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Willseyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Danby and the surrounding rural uplands of Tompkins and Tioga counties define this landscape just after the mid-century. The topography is dominated by prominent heights such as Steventown Hill, Durfee Hill, and Roundtop, which dictate the winding paths of rural thoroughfares like Michigan Hollow Road and Hill Road. A distinct collection of neighborhood institutions reflects the decentralized community structure of the era, including the Smiley School, Belle School, and Morris Chapel.

The southeastern corner of the map captures the industrial and transit corridor where Willseyville Creek flows alongside the Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR. Nearby, Willseyville and Caroline Depot serve as historical focal points for commerce and transport. The map also delineates the southern reaches of Buttermilk Falls State Park, showing the early footprint of regional conservation and recreation alongside family-named landmarks like Point O' Rocks.