1963 Map of New Albion

About this map

New Albion and East Leon sit amidst a deeply dissected landscape defined by winding hollows and narrow ridge tops in the mid-1960s. The settlement pattern follows the valley floors, with small crossroads like Kendall Corners and Snyders Corners providing local points of contact for the surrounding farmsteads. To the northwest, Conewango Swamp marks a significant break in the terrain, while the northeastern corner is traversed by the Erie-Lackawanna railroad, which follows the path of the South Branch Cattaraugus Creek. This survey records numerous family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds, including the Lower New Albion Cem and Tug Hill Cem, which reflect the long-standing community ties in this part of Cattaraugus County. The presence of a Gas Well and several gravel pits indicates the early-stage extraction activities integrated into this agricultural environment.