2013 Map of Ashford

About this map

Ashford and Devereaux anchor this rural Cattaraugus County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations including Canada Hill and Tug Hill. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of various waterways, such as Beaver Meadows Cr and Great Valley Cr, which cut through the high ground. Local history is etched into the names of smaller hamlets like Bakerstand and Fancy Tract, while genealogical interest is found at the Bryant Hill Cem and Root Cem. The road network connects these isolated pockets through passages like Morgan Hollow and across Bryant Hill, revealing a landscape that remained primarily agricultural and low-density into the early 21st century. The map illustrates how local topography influenced the placement of original farmsteads and transport routes through this portion of Western New York.