2016 Map of Hinsdale

About this map

Hinsdale and its surrounding hollows are defined by the convergence of several major valley corridors in eastern Cattaraugus County. The township is located at a significant hydrological junction where Ischua Creek and Oil Creek meet to form Olean Creek. This drainage pattern established the primary routes for development, seen in the clustering of settlements like Maplehurst and Fay Hollow along these natural pathways. To the north, Ischua sits near the head of the valley, while the western uplands are marked by numerous named hollows including Morgan Hollow, McClure Hollow, and Smith Hollow. The landscape is dotted with several rural burial grounds such as Maple Grove Cem and Pleasant Valley Cem, providing key points of interest for genealogists tracking early families. In the northeast corner, the Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport represents a more modern addition to this largely traditional agricultural and valley landscape.