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1954 Map of Jamestown

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Jamestown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Jamestown and its surrounding industrial and residential landscape appear in detail during the mid-1950s, showing a city defined by its relationship with the Chadakoin River and major rail lines. The industrial corridors are anchored by the Erie RR and New York Central railroads, which facilitated the region's manufacturing growth. Educational infrastructure is well-represented, with several neighborhood institutions like Washington Jr High Sch and Lillian Dickson Sch serving the local population.

South of the city, the character of the land transitions to a mix of rural agriculture and small clusters such as Frewsburg and Kiantone. Notable local landmarks like the Municipal Stadium Golf Course and the Lake Erie Beagle Club provide insight into the social and recreational life of Chautauqua County. The southern border of the map reaches the New York Pennsylvania state line, illustrating the cross-border connections of the era through roads like Riverside Road.