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1905 Map of Jamestown

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Jamestown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Jamestown dominates the western edge of this early twentieth-century survey, showing the dense urban grid of the city just before it reached the peak of its industrial furniture-manufacturing era. The surrounding Chautauqua County landscape is defined by the winding course of Conewango Creek and its many tributaries, including Cassadaga Creek and Stillwater Creek. These waterways dictate the placement of early settlements like Falconer and Frewsburg, which are connected by the Erie R.R. and the Pittsburgh and Erie R.R. lines.

Remote post offices and crossroads such as Rutledge Conewango P.O. and Poland Center highlight the rural character of the eastern townships. The map documents a complex drainage network, specifically noting the State Drainage Ditch near Conewango Valley, reflecting early efforts to manage the low-lying wetlands for agricultural use. Small hamlets like Ellington and Fentonville appear at old mill sites and road junctions, providing a detailed record of the region's pre-war geography.