2023 Map of Ashford Hollow

About this map

Cattaraugus Creek carves a deep path through the northern reach of this landscape, defining the transition between Erie and Cattaraugus Counties within the dramatic Zoar Valley. The settlement at Ashford Hollow serves as a primary local node, surrounded by a network of upland farms and family-named cemeteries. These burial grounds, including Weber Cem, Schwartz Cem, and Franktown Cem, are preserved alongside historic road corridors like Scooby Hill Rd and the primary artery of US Hwy 219. The terrain is characterized by prominent high points such as Hammond Hill and Dutch Hill, which oversee a complex drainage system of smaller tributaries like Buttermilk Creek and Nigh Creek. Small residential pockets at Brooklyn and Whiteford Hollow illustrate the rural habitations that have persisted in this corner of Western New York into the 2020s.