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1954 Map of Lakewood

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Lakewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Chautauqua Lake defines the northern edge of this 1950s survey, with its southern shoreline dotted by mid-century communities and seasonal retreats. From the bustling residential streets of Jamestown and Celoron in the east to the smaller landings at Vukote, Maple Point, and Ashville, the map captures a period of lakeside expansion and established civic infrastructure. The industrial and transit character of the region is evident in the Conrail rail lines and the presence of the Armory and Radio Tower (WJTN).

South of the lake, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of small family farms and rural crossings, anchored by the settlement of Busti. Local family history is deeply rooted here, as evidenced by numerous small burial grounds such as Bentley Cem, Knapp Cem, and Wilcox Road Cem. The landscape is etched with the courses of Goose Creek and Stillwater Creek, reflecting a quiet pastoral economy that stood in contrast to the growing urban centers along the Chadakoin River.