1953 Map of Seeley Creek

About this map

Chemung River valley life and the hills of the New York-Pennsylvania borderlands define this mid-century landscape. The topography is dominated by massive elevations like Steege Hill and Cleveland Hill, while rural life clusters along watercourses such as Seeley Creek and Mudlick Creek. The presence of several localized educational sites, including Hittown Sch and Kelly Hill Sch, points to a dispersed community structure before school consolidation. Near the river, the infrastructure of the Erie RR and a large Power Plant contrast with the spiritual seclusion of the Mt Savior Monastery. Cultural landmarks of the early fifties, such as a Drive-in Theater and Glider Field, reflect the era's recreational habits near the larger settlements of East Corning and Webb Mills.