2023 Map of Farnham

About this map

Farnham and the village of Brant anchor this survey of Erie County’s southwestern shoreline, where the landscape meets the waters of Lake Erie. The terrain is defined by the deep meandering path of Cattaraugus Creek, which forms a natural boundary between Erie, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties. Local genealogical interest is high here, with several significant burial sites documented including Holy Cross Lutheran Cem, Brant Cem, and Rathburn Cem. Along the lake, seasonal and residential developments like Angola Lake Shore Addition and Lake Erie Beach sit near prominent coastal features such as Farnham Point and Sunset Bay. The map also captures the inland agricultural character and small-town structure of Irving and Smith Mills, documenting the local road network and watercourses like Muddy Creek and Delaware Creek that drain toward the Great Lake.