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2010 Map of Hamlet

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Hamlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Hamlet and the surrounding plateau of Chautauqua County are defined by a high-elevation drainage system where headwaters divert toward separate basins. The northern reaches are shaped by Canadaway Creek, which flows past the small settlement of Griswold, while the West Branch Conewango Creek begins its journey to the south. This rural landscape is punctuated by numerous named summits, including Dibble Hill, Luce Hill, and Boutwell Hill, reflecting a terrain of steep valleys and ridges that dictated the placement of early homesteads and cemeteries.

Genealogists will find significance in well-preserved landmarks like the Burnham Hollow Cemetery and Luce Hill Cemetery, which serve as anchors for the dispersed farming communities. Small clusters of activity like Town Corners, Charlotte Center, and the Mansfield Dairy illustrate the persistent agricultural character of the region. The road network, featuring routes such as CO Touring Rte 72 and CO Touring Rte 85, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting the valley floors of Thornton and Bates to the higher upland pastures.