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1899 Map of Silver Creek

Name: 1899 Topographic Map of Silver Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1933
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1933

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northwestern boundary of this 1898 survey, where the shoreline and inland plains are dominated by the arrival of the industrial age. The landscape is bisected by the high-traffic corridors of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern R. R. and the New York Chicago and St. Louis R. R., which connect the bustling hub of Silver Creek with northeastern settlements like Angola and Farnham.

A significant portion of the southeastern terrain is occupied by the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, following the winding path of Cattaraugus Creek toward the lake. While the railroads drive the growth of lakefront commerce, traditional agriculture and milling remain evident in the interior at Smiths Mills and Hanover Center. The map captures the precise point where Erie, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties meet, illustrating a complex network of hamlets like Irving and Brant that relied on these vital rail and water connections.