1939 Map of Clymer

About this map

French Creek and its many tributaries, including Meadow Brook and Alder Bottom Creek, define the drainage patterns of this Chautauqua County landscape just before the mid-century. The Pennsylvania railroad serves as a primary transit corridor, connecting the village of Sherman with rural hubs like Panama Sta and North Clymer. The map reveals a high density of named crossroads and hamlets, such as Sheldon Corners, Wait Corners, and King Corners, which reflect the early 20th-century agrarian settlement pattern before consolidated transportation shifted regional growth. Educational history is preserved through landmarks like the Nettle Hill Sch, while the presence of Findley Lake in the west and Mayville in the northeast highlights the area's varied terrain from low-lying waters to the heights of Clymer Hill and Sweet Hill.