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1964 Map of Black Creek

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Black Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Genesee Valley Canal and the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad define the industrial and transport history of this Allegany County region, following the path of the Genesee River through the eastern half of the map. Small settlements such as Oramel, Belfast, and Black Creek serve as anchors in a landscape heavily shaped by state conservation efforts, including the Hanging Bog G M A and various State Reforestation Areas.

Family history researchers can find several burial grounds, including Black Creek Cem, Marshall Cem, and Bellville Cem. The terrain is marked by prominent high points like Taylor Hill and Barber Hill, while local infrastructure is detailed through landmarks like Camp Rushford near Rushford Lake. The map captures the mid-century rural character of the area, from the Gravel Pits in Rockville to the numerous named roads that crisscross the hills and valleys.