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2016 Map of Ripley

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ripley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The southern shoreline of Lake Erie dominates this section of Chautauqua County, where the terrestrial landscape rises sharply from the water's edge into a series of ridges and hills. The settlement at Ripley PO serves as a primary hub for the area, joined by the smaller communities of East Ripley and Forsyth along the major transportation corridors. These settlements follow a distinct linear pattern, hugging the flat terrain parallel to the lake before the topography climbs toward peaks like Welch Hill.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant value in the documentation of the Quincy Rural Cemetery and the East Ripley Cemetery, which anchor the historical memory of these lakeside townships. The map also traces the drainage of Belson Creek and its tributaries as they carve through the uplands toward the lake. Recreational and residential developments at Shore Haven and Ripley Beach highlight the enduring draw of the waterfront in the early 21st century.