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2019 Map of Collins Center

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Collins Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cattaraugus Creek carves a deep boundary between Erie and Cattaraugus counties, anchoring a landscape of steep ravines and high plateaus in western New York. This late 2010s survey shows the rural character of the region, where small settlements like Collins Center and Zoar remain connected by winding country roads such as Collins Center Zoar Rd. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, most notably at Scrabble Hill, which overlooks the surrounding valleys and numerous tributaries.

Genealogists will find several well-documented burial grounds across the terrain, including Scrabble Hill Cem and the North Otto Cem. The drainage patterns of Waterman Brook and Utley Brook reflect the complex hydrology feeding into the larger creek system. Further south, the community of East Otto serves as a local hub, with East Otto Cem and Barber Cem providing important reference points for family history and local land use studies.