2023 Map of Humphrey

About this map

Humphrey and Humphrey Center anchor a landscape defined by deeply incised hollows and ridges in this Cattaraugus County region. The settlement pattern follows the valley floors, where Wrights Creek and Ninemile Creek have carved out flat land for small communities like Sugartown and Willoughby. Genealogists will find significant local history in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, such as the Sugartown Cem and Cole Cem, or the Saint Pacificus Catholic Cem near the central crossroads. The terrain transitions from agricultural valleys to high ridges like Chapell Hill and Cooper Hill. Modern land use is evident in recreational footprints like the Ski Wing area and the Golden Hill Red Trl, while older place names like Pumpkin Hollow and Morgan Hollow reflect the enduring rural character of the southern Tier.