Olean sits at the heart of this Southern Tier landscape, where the Allegheny River meets the waters of Olean Creek. The 2010 geography reveals a dense urban corridor stretching from Allegany through North Olean and East Olean, anchored by the sprawling campus of Saint Bonaventure University and the Village of Saint Anthony. The map details the complex industrial and transit infrastructure of the era, including the North Olean Yards and South Olean Yards, alongside local landmarks like the Olean Raceway. To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward Hartzfelt Mountain and Moore Ridge, featuring the geological curiosities of Rock City and the Rock City Natural Bridge. This juxtaposition of river-valley industry and upland ridges highlights the region's enduring character as a transportation and educational hub.
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1898 · Olean
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Salamanca
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Bradford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Bradford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1933 · Smethport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Smethport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · Salamanca
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · Olean
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Bradford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Olean
USGS Topo · 1:62,500