2016 Map of Houghton

About this map

Rushford Lake and the winding Genesee River anchor the landscape of northern Allegany County, where agricultural valleys meet the academic community surrounding Houghton Coll. The settlement of Houghton serves as a central hub, while the surrounding hillsides are dotted with legacy family settlements and burial grounds such as Hume Village Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem. The southern reach of the map features the recreation-oriented communities of Balcom Beach and Hillcrest along the northern shore of the lake. Northward, the landscape shifts toward the smaller hamlets of Higgins and Centerville, connected by a network of drainage creeks including Sixtown Cr and Wiscoy Creek. Local infrastructure like the Caneadea Bridge near the village of Caneadea illustrates the historical importance of river crossings in this corner of New York, providing a clear view of the area's development and topography.