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2023 Map of Franklinville

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Franklinville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ischua Valley serves as the primary corridor for settlement and transit in this portion of Cattaraugus County, with the village of Franklinville acting as the central hub. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Ischua Creek, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Saunders Creek and Gates Creek. This modern survey illustrates how historical footprints remain visible through a series of family and community burial grounds, such as Mount Prospect Cem and the Ten Broeck Cem north of the village.

Beyond the valley floor, the terrain rises sharply toward features like East Hill and Pierce Hill. The map highlights a mix of traditional agricultural land use and contemporary recreation, evidenced by the North Country National Scenic Trl and the Franklinville Snowmobile Trl crossing the high ground near The Narrows. Smaller hamlets like Cadiz and Fitch maintain their distinct identities along the creek, preserving the rural character of the region.