1964 Map of Ashford Hollow

About this map

Cattaraugus Creek carves a deep valley across the landscape, marking the boundary between Concord in Erie County and Ashford in Cattaraugus County. In the mid-1960s, this region was a complex mix of traditional dairy farming and emerging industrial infrastructure. The arrival of the Western New York Nuclear Service Center in the eastern hills contrasts with the older rural clusters like Ashford Hollow and Thomas Corners. Transport and power are central themes, seen in the Powerplant near Spooner Road and the rail infrastructure at Riceville Station and Edies Siding. Genealogists will find a wealth of local family history preserved in the smaller cemeteries, including Weber Cem and Schwartz Cem, alongside local landmarks like Trinity Ch and the small settlement of Brooklyn.