2010 Map of Allentown

About this map

Allentown serves as a central hub for this rural Allegany County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valleys, with Petrolia and Pikeville marking historic points of interest along the winding roads. Genealogists can find significant local records through well-placed burial grounds including Dimmick Cemetery in the north and Sunnyside Cemetery near Alma. The topography is particularly striking near Alma Hill, where the land rises sharply above the southern watercourses. The drainage of Honeoye Creek and its various tributaries like Knight Creek and Hog Brook dictates the path of local infrastructure, such as Country Rd 18, while smaller settlements like South Bolivar and Hoben anchor the southwestern corner. This area’s name, Petrolia, hints at the region's historical connection to the local petroleum industry, preserved here amidst the contemporary network of residential roads and forested hills.