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1954 Map of Kennedy

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kennedy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Kennedy and the surrounding drainage of Conewango Creek define this mid-1950s landscape at the boundary of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The area is characterized by a network of upland hills, including Bentley Hill and Button Hill, which overlook a valley floor carved by numerous waterways like Clear Creek and Dry Brook. The Erie RR provides a clear industrial spine through the terrain, connecting small hubs such as Waterboro and Conewango Valley.

Genealogists will find several burial sites including Valley View Cem, Pioneer Cem, and Riverside Cem. The map captures the infrastructure of the era, from the Randolph Airport near the eastern edge to the localized settlements at Schermerhorn Corners and Poland Center. The dense grid of family-named roads, such as Wade Hill Road and Watkins Road, suggests a long-standing agricultural community structured around these glacial valleys.