2010 Map of Hinsdale

About this map

Hinsdale and Maplehurst anchor the southeastern corner of this Cattaraugus County landscape, situated where the waters of Ischua Creek and Oil Creek converge to form Olean Creek. This topography is defined by its deep, named valleys and prominent ridges, such as Dutch Hill and Cooper Hill, which dictate the winding paths of rural thoroughfares like Hardscreabble Rd and Steward Sans Hill Rd. The map illustrates a rural economy through features like Childs Blueberry Farm near the northern border and several secluded settlements including Ischua. Local history researchers can pinpoint burial sites at the Hinsdale Cemetery and Pleasant Valley Cemetery, while also tracing the narrow hollows that provided refuge for early homesteads, including Morgan Hollow, Smith Hollow, and McClure Hollow. The proximity of these hills to the creek basins highlights the enduring importance of the valley floors for transportation and habitation in Western New York.