1925 Map of Belmont

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The Genesee River valley and the surrounding hills of Allegany County dominate this mid-1920s landscape, revealing a dense network of early 20th-century transportation and rural education. The northern reaches are anchored by Belmont and Belvidere, where the Erie R R follows the river's path, while the southern terrain is defined by the Shawmut R R and the Electric R R threading through Bolivar and Little Genesee. This period shows a region deeply organized around small-scale districts, evidenced by the numerous named schoolhouses such as Moulton School, Pink School, and Carnahan School that dot the hollows and hillsides.