1961 Map of Humphrey

About this map

The Mount Echo Bible Institute stands at the heart of this landscape, surrounded by the narrow valleys and steep hills of the Southern Tier. Small rural clusters like Humphrey and Humphrey Center are connected by winding roads that trace the contours of the terrain, while the settlement of Sugartown occupies the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The area's mid-century economy is clearly visible through the numerous Oil Wells scattered across the central hills, particularly around Pumpkin Hollow and Wrights Creek. Local history is anchored by several sites of worship and rest, including St Pacificus Ch and the Fivemile Cem. The map's fine red dashed lines indicate fence and field divisions visible during the 1960 aerial photogrammetric survey, providing a detailed record of land use and property boundaries in this part of Cattaraugus County.