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2023 Map of Ripley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ripley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northern edge of this Chautauqua County landscape, where the coastal plain quickly rises into the uplands of western New York. The settlement of Ripley serves as the primary hub, situated where arterial routes like W Main St and Main St parallel the lakeshore. This corridor has long been a vital transportation artery, evidenced by the string of small communities including East Ripley, Forsyth, and the lakeside retreat at Shore Haven.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds such as Quincy Rural Cem and East Ripley Cem, which anchor the area's rural history. Inland from the coast, the terrain becomes more complex with features like Gage Gulf and the drainage of Belson Creek, while the southern reaches near Lombard reflect the persistent agricultural character of the plateau. The map details the dense network of local roads, such as Belson Rd and Welch Hill Rd, that connect these disparate upland farms to the rail and road networks of the shoreline.