1939 Map of Clymer

About this map

The Pennsylvania railroad and various tributaries of the upper Allegheny and Lake Erie watersheds define the rural landscape of southwestern Chautauqua County in this 1939 revision. The area is anchored by the village of Clymer to the south and Sherman to the north, with the Pennsylvania line providing a vital north-south connection through Panama Sta and North Clymer. The map reveals a dense network of upland crossroads and small settlements such as Wattlesburg, Sheldon Corners, and Raters Corners, reflecting a late-depression era agricultural economy prior to modern consolidation. Notable landmarks like the Nettle Hill Sch and the waters of Findley Lake punctuate the terrain, while numerous small waterways including Brokenstraw Creek and French Creek drain the hills, marking the historical boundaries between the towns of Mina, French Creek, and Clymer.