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1962 Map of Red House

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Red House
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Alleghany State Park dominates this landscape, covering a vast expanse of forested ridges and deep hollows in Cattaraugus County. The 1962 survey captures the area during the development of the Allegheny Reservoir, with blue-shaded zones along the Allegheny River indicating land subject to controlled inundation. This transformation impacted several local landmarks and transit routes, including sections of the Erie-Lackawanna railroad and the riverfront community of Red House.

To the south, the Quaker Run Area serves as a hub for recreation and education, featuring Science Lake, Camp Turner, and the Quaker Run Chapel. The map documents numerous peaks named for indigenous nations, such as Mt Seneca, Mt Cayuga, and Mt Onondaga, reflecting the geography's intersection with the Indian Reservation Boundary. Traceable details like the Lookout Tower and various ranger stations offer insight into the mid-century management of New York's largest state park.