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1954 Map of Clymer

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Clymer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

French Creek meanders through the heart of this Chautauqua County landscape, defining the rural character of southwestern New York just above the Pennsylvania border. The map reveals a mid-century community organized around the water and high ground, anchored by the village of Clymer and the recreational hub at Findley Lake. Family-named crossroads like Marks Corners and Morgan Corners suggest a long-established agricultural grid, while the presence of several small burial grounds, including St Matthias Cem, Holland Cem, and Taft Cem, provide valuable points of reference for genealogical research.

Industrial and communication infrastructure of the 1950s is noted by a prominent Radio Tower (WKV 567) and various gravel pits. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Bailey Hill and Ravlin Hill, with drainage provided by numerous named streams such as Black Brook and Beaver Meadow Brook. This survey captures the region before major modern developments altered the quiet character of the Mina and Clymer townships.