2010 Map of Ripley

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northern edge of this Chautauqua County landscape, where the shoreline is punctuated by small lakeside communities such as Shore Haven and Ripley Beach. Moving inland, the terrain climbs away from the water, shaped by the drainage of Belson Creek and a network of roads that follow the lake's contour. The village of Ripley serves as a central hub, surrounded by smaller settlements like East Ripley, Forsyth, and Lombard near the Pennsylvania border. Genealogical interest is centered on the Quincy Rural Cemetery, while the presence of McIntosh Farms and Ripley Airport highlights the mix of agricultural tradition and modern infrastructure. This 2010 survey illustrates the corridor's development along Old Rte 20, where transport routes and small-scale settlements cluster between the lake and the rising hills to the south.