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1963 Map of Collins Center

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Collins Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Cattaraugus Creek carves a deep path through the Zoar Valley and Cattauraugus Valley in this early 1960s study, defining the boundary between Erie and Cattaraugus counties. The landscape is characterized by a mix of agricultural use and early industrial development, evidenced by the numerous gas wells and gas wells scattered across the township of Collins. The northern portion of the map centers on Collins Center, while the southern reaches move into the town of Otto, culminating at the settlement of East Otto.

Tracing family names through the local topography reveals the prominence of local landmarks like Scrabble Hill, Hammond Hill, and Hebner Hill. Public and community lands are well represented, including a large State Reforestation Area and a Girl Scout Camp along Waterman Brook. Smaller hamlets like Zoar and Brooklyn are mapped alongside rural resting places such as Knight Cem and Barber Cem, providing a detailed look at the region before modern suburban expansion.