1957 Map of Sardinia

About this map

Cattaraugus Creek carves a deep valley along the southern border of this Western New York landscape, marking the boundary between Erie and Cattaraugus counties. The 1950s terrain is defined by a series of high ridges and narrow gulfs, including Gunbarrel Gulf and Richmond Gulf, which dictate the placement of rural roads and scattered hamlets. Small rural centers like Sardinia and Sillimans Corners serve as anchor points for the surrounding agricultural and timbered lands, while several youth retreats, such as Camp Seven Hills and Camp Ti-Wa-Ya-Ee, occupy the wooded uplands.