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1949 Map of Dale

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Dale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Tonawanda Creek and its tributary Little Tonawanda Creek carve a distinct north-south drainage pattern through this landscape, which in 1949 remained deeply agricultural with scattered rural hamlets. The Erie RR winds through the central valley, serving small transport points such as Linden and Dale. These communities, along with West Middlebury and Orangeville Center, define the social geography of the era.

Genealogists can find numerous family-associated sites and burial grounds, including the Brainard Cem and Vernal Corners Cem. The presence of School No 11 and School No 4 reflects the decentralized educational system of mid-century Western New York before further consolidation. Elevated features like Doyle Hill and Colton Hill overlook numerous wetlands, such as Webbers Swamp and Bannan Swamp, which influenced the placement of local roads and farm boundaries.