1954 Map of Jamestown

About this map

Jamestown stands as the industrial and cultural heart of this southern Chautauqua County landscape, centered at the confluence of several vital waterways and rail lines. The city's mid-century expansion is evidenced by a dense network of neighborhood institutions, including Washington Junior High School, Lillian Dickson School, and Smith School. To the northeast, the village of Falconer borders the city along the Conrail lines, while the surrounding townships of Ellicott, Poland, and Kiantone maintain a more rural character defined by drainage basins like Cassadaga Creek and Conewango Creek.