1954 Map of Hamlet

About this map

Charlotte Center and Sinclairville anchor this mid-century portrait of Chautauqua County, where the landscape transitions from the small farming hubs of Griswold and Thornton to the protected woodlands of the State Reforestation Area Chautauqua No 7. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent rises including Dibble Hill, Luce Hill, and Boutwell Hill, separated by a network of waterways like Mill Creek and Clear Creek. The map documents the enduring rural infrastructure of the era, recording local landmarks such as Sch No 2 and Burnham Hollow Cem. A complex web of dirt and secondary roads, including Farrington Hollow Road and Tackley Road, connects the townships of Arkwright, Villenova, and Charlotte, reflecting the agricultural and conservation patterns that shaped this section of the Allegheny Plateau during the 1950s.