1966 Map of Bliss

About this map

Cattaraugus Creek and its many tributaries, including Spring Brook and Wiscoy Creek, define the rolling dairy country and woodlots of this Wyoming County landscape. In the mid-1960s, the rural character of the region is centered on established hamlets like Bliss, East Arcade, and Eagle. The map illustrates a dense network of family-named roads, such as Stinson Road and Flynn Road, connecting isolated farmsteads and gravel operations. Local history and genealogy are preserved through small landmarks like the Cooley Grave and Eagle Cem, while recreation and conservation are evident in the Good News Camp and the southern reaches of the State Reforestation Area. This topography captures the intersection of three counties—Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Allegany—showing the high-elevation terrain near Hiram Lake and Dream Lake just before modern development patterns began to shift the rural economy.