1964 Map of Black Creek

About this map

Oramel and Belfast sit along the eastern edge of this landscape, where the Genesee River carves a wide valley. Parallel to the river, the path of the Genesee Valley Canal and the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad highlight the historical importance of this corridor for regional transit and trade. The interior of the quadrangle is defined by steep, wooded terrain and conservation efforts, including the State Reforestation Area and the Hanging Bog G M A. Smaller settlements like Black Creek and Rockville are situated at critical junctions of the local creek system, which includes the namesake Black Creek and Caneadea Creek. Evidence of local industry and rural life appears through several Gravel Pits and family-named cemeteries such as Bellville Cem and Marshall Cem, providing concrete data points for genealogists tracking early Allegany County families.