1963 Map of New Albion

About this map

Conewango Swamp and its associated waterways dominate the western edge of this territory, where the North Branch Conewango Creek begins its journey through the lowlands of Leon and Dayton. The settlement pattern in the early 1960s reveals a landscape defined by small crossroads hamlets such as Wesley, East Leon, and Judd Corners, each linked by a network of hollow roads following the local topography. The Erie-Lackawanna RR cuts through the northeastern corner, skirting the South Branch Cattaraugus Creek near Persia. Genealogists will find several burial sites including the Tug Hill Cem and Lower New Albion Cem, which anchor the small community of New Albion. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional upland farming is reflected in family-named features like Ruckhs Hill and Snyder Hill, juxtaposed with the natural expanses of Waterman Swamp.