2016 Map of Allentown

About this map

Knight Creek and its many tributaries carve through the upland terrain of southern Allegany County, anchoring a landscape defined by deep valleys and high ridges. The settlement of Allentown sits centrally along the creek, while other small communities like Alma and Pikeville are found further south in the drainage of Honeoye Creek. Genealogists will find several burial grounds noted, including Allentown Cemetery and the hilltop Bellamy Cemetery overlooking Petrolia. The map reveals a complex network of hollows such as Fiftythree Hollow and Kansas Hollow, which once provided the geographic framework for early timber and agricultural development. In the southern reaches, Beaver Lake sits near the confluence of several valleys, illustrating the drainage patterns that shaped the placement of local roads like County Road 18 and Four Mile Road.