2010 Map of Black Creek

About this map

Oramel and the upper reaches of the Genesee River anchor the northeastern corner of this Allegany County landscape, where small hamlets are connected by a network of rural roads and watercourses. The settlement at Black Creek serves as a primary hub in the south, positioned near its namesake waterway and the Black Creek Cemetery. To the north, the waters of Rushford Lake and Rush Creek define the local topography, with Camp Rushford situated near the community of McGrawville. The area's genealogical history is well-represented through several localized burial grounds, including Marshall Cemetery and Sayers Cemetery. The terrain is characterized by distinctive features such as the Hanging Bog and Rockville Lake, reflecting a landscape defined more by its natural hydrology and small-scale settlements than by industrial development. This 2010 survey provides a clear view of the longstanding road patterns like Punkey Hollow Rd and Federal Rd that continue to link these western New York communities.