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1979 Map of Kennedy

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Kennedy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Conewango Creek meanders through the heart of this landscape, defining the rural character of the Chautauqua and Cattaraugus county line during the late 1970s. The village of Kennedy serves as a primary hub, situated where the waterway meets the Conrail line and several prominent roads like Wheelock Road. This era shows a community deeply connected by its smaller hamlets and crossroads, including Schermerhorn Corners and Poland Center.

The map reveals a network of cemeteries that serve as vital touchstones for local genealogy, from the Valley View Cem in Ellington to the Sample Hill Cem in Randolph. The presence of the Randolph Airport and the Conewango Valley (Conewango Sta) station highlights the historical importance of transportation and transit in moving goods and people across this Western New York terrain. Distinctive landmarks like Mutton Hill and Wade Hill frame the agricultural valleys, while Little Clear Creek and Battle Creek drain the surrounding uplands.