1954 Map of Ellery Center

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Chautauqua Lake dominates the southwestern corner of this mid-century New York survey, its shoreline dotted with named points like Belleview Point and the landing at Driftwood. This area captures a diverse landscape where traditional agricultural settlements like Ellery Center and South Stockton intersect with the burgeoning infrastructure of the 1950s. The eastern half is defined by the winding course of Cassadaga Creek, paralleled by the New York Central railroad line. Significant local landmarks include the Jamestown Municipal Airport with its Beacon and the Jamestown Speedway near Towerville. A complex network of family-named roads, such as Salisbury Road and Pancake Road, connects several small upland corners like Jones Corners and Alden Corners, revealing the detailed residential and topographic character of Chautauqua County before modern suburban expansion.