1954 Map of Kennedy

About this map

Conewango Creek carves a winding path through the borderlands of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties, defining the agricultural and industrial character of the region during the mid-1950s. The Erie RR serves as a primary transit corridor, linking settlements like Kennedy and Waterboro while mirroring the path of the valley floor. The map documents a landscape of established family farms and small hamlets, with distinctive local names such as Schermerhorn Corners and Bowen marking the intersections of rural life.