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1954 Map of South Ripley

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of South Ripley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Twentymile Creek carves a deep path through the northwestern corner of this Chautauqua County terrain, creating the dramatic relief of Gage Gulf just south of the N Y C & St L RR line. This mid-century survey captures a rural landscape defined by township boundaries and small farming hubs, with the crossroads of South Ripley at its center. The area's social fabric is anchored by the South Ripley Ch and the southern settlement of Mina, located near the Mina Cem.

Transport patterns are characterized by a dense network of local routes like Sulphur Spring Road and Westfield Road, linking family-named corners such as Minnegar Corners and Raters Corners. The presence of the Micro Wave Tower near Lombard reflects the era's evolving communication infrastructure amidst traditional dairy and timber lands. To the south, the headwaters of French Creek and the quiet expanse of Beaver Marsh mark the shift toward more level, poorly drained bottomlands.