1954 Map of Ellery Center

About this map

Chautauqua Lake anchors the southwestern corner of this topographic study, where the shoreline hamlets of Colburns, Phillips Mills, and Belleview meet the rising plateau. Moving inland, the landscape is defined by the deep incision of Dutch Hollow and the broader valley of Cassadaga Creek, which winds through the eastern side of the quadrangle. This mid-century view captures the area as it transitioned from traditional agricultural crossroads to a more modern infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of the County Airport and the Jamestown Speedway. Historical intersections such as Ellery Center, South Stockton, and Kimball Stand reveal the enduring settlement patterns of central Chautauqua County. The map is particularly useful for tracing ancestral road networks, including family-named routes like Fenner Road and Pancake Hill Road, which connect these small rural communities across the varied terrain.