2016 Map of Andover

About this map

Andover and the neighboring hills of Allegany County are meticulously documented in this 2016 survey, revealing a landscape defined by its deep valleys and prominent peaks. The village of Andover sits at the confluence of Railroad Brook and Dyke Creek, surrounded by steep terrain such as Jericho Hill and Pingry Hill. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for numerous burial grounds, including Hillside Cem, Valley Brook Cem, and the Gate of Heaven Cem. Moving north toward Alfred, the topography shifts along the high ridges of Tip Top and Ben Socker Hill. The settlement at Elm Valley remains a distinct point of interest to the west, situated near the headwaters where Vandermark Cr begins its descent. This modern topographic study serves as a definitive record of the established rural road network and the enduring landmarks of the southern Tier.