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2010 Map of Collins Center

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Collins Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cattaraugus Creek carves a deep, winding path through this western New York landscape, defining the rural character of the area near Zoar. The settlement pattern is largely governed by the creek's geometry and the surrounding high ground, with Zoar Bridge providing a critical crossing point between the steep banks. Small hamlets like Collins Center and East Otto anchor the road network, which includes descriptively named routes such as Scrabble Hill Rd and Swamp Rd.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds preserved here, including the Knight Cemetery in the north and the Barber Cemetery further south. The map documents the persistent agricultural footprint of the region, where numerous named brooks like Utley Brook and Coon Brook feed into the primary river system. This survey represents the area's layout at the beginning of the 21st century, showing the intersection of local history at Brooklyn and the enduring boundaries of Erie and Cattaraugus counties.