1969 Map of Willseyville

About this map

Danby State Forest dominates the high ground of southern Tompkins County in this 1960s revision, a landscape defined by steep wooded ridges and narrow agricultural valleys. The topography is shaped by prominent heights such as Steventown Hill, Durfee Hill, and Roundtop, which overlook the scattered settlements of Danby, Caroline, and Willseyville. The Lehigh Valley Railroad follows the natural grade of the valley floor, paralleling Willseyville Creek as it moves toward the Tioga County line. Local heritage is preserved in the numerous cemeteries and early educational sites, including the Danby Rural Cem, Lane Cem, and the Grove School. A distinctive feature of the north is Buttermilk Falls State Park, where Buttermilk Creek begins its descent. The map also reveals an industrial layer with several Gravel Pit locations and a major pipeline traversing the hills, reflecting the region's mid-century utility and infrastructure development.