1943 Map of Olean

About this map

Olean sits at the confluence of the Allegheny River and Olean Creek, serving as a primary hub for the region's early industrial and transport networks. Based on surveys from 1896, the map details a landscape deeply connected by competing rail lines, including the Erie R.R. and the Western New York and Pennsylvania R.R., which follow the winding river valleys. The presence of numerous Oil Tanks near the city and the proximity of the Oil Spring Indian Reservation highlight the era's focus on petroleum extraction and territory. To the south, high points like Mt. Herman and geological formations such as Rock City and Flatiron Rock define the rugged southern hills, while the village of Cuba anchors the northern extent near the recreational waters of Cuba Lake.