2016 Map of Black Creek

About this map

The Genesee Valley Canal remains a visible historical imprint on the Allegany County landscape, tracing a path through the valley near the settlement of Black Creek. This 2016 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where small hamlets like Rockville, McGrawville, and Oramel are connected by a network of named hill roads. The terrain is defined by significant elevation changes, such as McNamara Hill Rd and Bennett Hill Rd, which rise above the water bodies of Rushford Lake and Rockville Lake. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for family burial grounds including Sayers Cem, Belleville Cem, and Marshall Cem. The flow of the Genesee River in the northeast corner and the course of Rush Creek emphasize the importance of the river-and-canal geography that historically shaped these Western New York communities.