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2023 Map of Freedom

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The boundary between Cattaraugus Co and Allegany Co cuts vertically through this rural landscape, anchoring a series of small settlements and historic burial grounds. The hamlet of Freedom sits in the north, surrounded by the Freedom Cem and Salem Cem, while the community of Rushford and the Farmersville Station area provide southern and western anchors. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations like Cream Ridge and Bush Hill, which guide the flow of Elton Creek and Clear Creek through the valley floors.

Water features are central to the geography here, with Crystal Lake and Moores Pond providing distinct landmarks amidst a network of country roads. Genealogists will find particular value in the dispersed cemeteries, including the County Line Cem and the Old Burying Grounds near Rushford. The map preserves the exact alignment of family-named routes such as Tarbell Hill Rd and Peet Hill Rd, reflecting a long-standing agricultural and residential structure.