Silver Creek sits at the convergence of Walnut Cr and Silver Cr, serving as the primary hub of this Lake Erie shoreline. The landscape reflects a transition from the agricultural interior, centered around Hanover Center, to the recreational and residential clusters along the water. These coastal enclaves, including Hanford Bay, Sunset Bay, and Wide Beach, suggest a long-standing history of seasonal and permanent lakeside living. The map documents important local landmarks such as Evergreen Lawn Cem, Glenwood Cem, and Mount Carmel Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in Chautauqua County. Toward the west, the coast becomes more rugged at Fletcher Point and Eagle Bay, while the interior is defined by a dense network of local roads such as Middle Rd and Old Main Rd that connect family farms to the creek valleys.
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1899 · Silver Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Dunkirk
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Cherry Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Cherry Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Dunkirk
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Silver Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1944 · Angola
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Farnham
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Silver Creek
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1954 · Forestville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000