1961 Map of Limestone

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The Allegheny River and Tunungwant Creek valleys dominate this portion of Cattaraugus County, forming a natural corridor for transport and settlement between the high ridges of the Southern Tier. In the early 1960s, the landscape was defined by the intersection of industrial infrastructure and conservation, where the Allegany Indian Reservation meets the expansive Allegany State Park. The river valley serves as a busy transit artery, with the Erie-Lackawanna and Baltimore and Ohio railroads tracing the water's edge through Riverside Junction and South Carrollton. In the village of Limestone, a concentrated cluster of homes, a High Sch, and a Drive-in Theater reveal the community's local footprint. To the west, the topography rises sharply into the park, featuring recreation sites like Red House Lake, the Bova Ski Tow, and several camps such as Camp Arrowhead.