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This study analyzes the historic settlement patterns of a region in central New York State, based on the economic orientation of the two predominant industries in the area. The analysis itself used quantitative techniques developed by geographers in dealing with similar problems, and multivariate techniques developed by statisticians for the analysis of complex data. The study originated as a pilot study, to be used to develop a large scale model of historic settlement patterns in central New York State.
Although the proposed model has yet to be developed and tested, the study presented here does provide insight into the nature of settlement in this area during the nineteenth century. In doing so, it brings to light two phenomena—the location of sawmills and gristmills—which may prove to be key factors in understanding the population dynamics and settlement patterns in central New York State.
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Langhorne, W.T. Mill based settlement patterns in Schoharie County, New York: A regional study. Hist Arch 10, 73–92 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03374001
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