1949 Map of Dale

About this map

Tonawanda Creek and its tributary Little Tonawanda Creek carve deep ravines through this Wyoming County landscape, where the Erie Railroad winds alongside the water. The area is defined by a series of named "gulfs," including Smith Gulf, Ewell Gulf, and Dusing Gulf, which dictate the placement of early settlements and crossings like Belknap Crossing and Millers Crossing. The map highlights a rural social infrastructure of the mid-twentieth century, featuring small schools such as School No 4 and School No 11, and numerous family-named landmarks like Dutton Hill and Wheelers Hill.