1963 Map of Cattaraugus

About this map

Cattaraugus and Otto anchor this 1963 landscape, where the Erie-Lackawanna railroad follows the valley through New Albion and Persia. The region is defined by a network of family-named heights and hollows, such as Bunkleman Hill and Skinner Hollow Road, reflecting generations of rural development. Local life centers on community landmarks like Immanuel Ch, the Central High Sch, and the Fairgrounds near Little Valley. Significant conservation areas, including the State Reforestation Area and Harry E Dobbins Memorial State Forest, cover large portions of the terrain, while Waterman Swamp and Linlyco Lake provide distinct hydrological features. The presence of numerous cemeteries like West Hill Cem and Liberty Park Cem makes this a vital resource for tracing the genealogy of the hills and valleys of western New York.