2023 Map of Clarence

About this map

Clarence and its surrounding hamlets in Erie County are defined by a network of creeks and a remarkably high concentration of pioneer and family burial grounds. The landscape rises into West Hill and East Hill, while low-lying areas include the expanse of Cedar Swamp and the waters of Lake Jerome. This contemporary survey details the intersection of historic settlement patterns with modern infrastructure, from the Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport to the established neighborhoods of Clarence Center and Alden. Genealogical value is found in the many small, named plots such as the Schopf Pioneer Cem, Hull Family Cem, and Clarence Fillmore Cem. These sites, along with Saint Adalbert Cem near Town Line Station, reveal the deep roots of the local community. The drainage of Ellicott Creek and Cayuga Creek remains a constant feature across these townships.