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1954 Map of Kennedy

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kennedy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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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.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, including Pioneer Cem near Ellington and the Valley View Cem. The transition from river-bottom meadows to higher elevations is marked by prominent landforms like Bentley Hill and Indian Hill. From the small-scale aviation operations at Randolph Airport to the rail station at Conewango Valley (Conewango Sta), the survey illustrates a community deeply integrated with its geography and transportation networks.