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1965 Map of Allentown

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Allentown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Oil Wells pepper the landscape across the southern tier of Allegany County, marking a region defined by its long-standing petroleum extraction industry. Centered on Allentown, the terrain is a complex network of ridges and deep hollows like California Hollow and Stony Lonesome Hollow. The 1960s economy here appears deeply tied to these natural resources, with numerous drilling sites interspersed among established agricultural roads. Small hamlets such as Alma and Petrolia serve as local hubs along the winding valley floors.

Waterways like Honeoye Creek and Knight Creek dictate the settlement patterns, while high points like Alma Hill rise above the dense woodlots and pipelines. Genealogists may find value in the presence of the Dimmick Cem and Bellamy Cem, which sit alongside the legacy of the oil fields. This survey captures a moment when traditional rural life and industrial extraction remained side-by-side in this corner of New York.