1972 Map of Portageville

About this map

The Genesee River carves a dramatic path through the heart of Letchworth State Park, dropping over three major cataracts: Upper Falls, Middle Falls, and Lower Falls. This 1972 survey captures the region as a mix of conservation land and active agricultural settlements. Small hamlets like Portageville, Wiscoy, and East Koy serve as local anchors, while the Erie-Lackawanna railroad traverses the terrain nearby. Genealogists will find several rural burial grounds, including Maple Hill Cem, Pennycook Cem, and Assumption Cem. The landscape is also dotted with evidence of local industry, from various Gravel Pits and a Quarry to a Gaging Sta along the river. This documentation provides a clear view of the intersection of Wyoming, Livingston, and Allegany counties before modern development altered the rural character of these river valley communities.