1964 Map of Ashford Hollow

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Cattaraugus Creek carves a dramatic path through Zoar Valley on this 1964 survey, defining the boundary between Erie and Cattaraugus counties. The landscape is a mix of wooded slopes and upland plateaus, where rural life is anchored by small settlements like Ashford Hollow and Brooklyn. This era captures the region's diverse land use, from the quiet agricultural tracts near Thomas Corners to the industrial presence of the Western New York Nuclear Service Center along Buttermilk Creek. A legacy of early settlement is visible in the network of family-named roads and remote burial grounds, including Weber Cem and Schwartz Cem. The presence of Riceville Station and Edies Siding highlights the area's older transportation infrastructure, while newer additions like a Golf Course and Roadside Park near Spooner Creek reflect mid-century shifts toward recreation and transit-based development.