2023 Map of Wellsburg

About this map

The Chemung River carves a deep valley through the southern tier of New York, defining the settlement patterns of Wellsburg and Lowman. This river corridor serves as a primary transit route, flanked by the broad Chemung Flats and the prominent Baldwin Island. The surrounding landscape is characterized by steep ridges and narrow hollows, such as Elston Hollow and Hoffman Hollow, where small-scale agriculture and rural dwellings follow the winding paths of Baldwin Creek and Goldsmith Creek. Local history is preserved in a network of family and community burial grounds, including the Wacomber Cem and Dutchtown Cem, alongside landmarks like the Wellsburg Baptist Church. The map also captures the New York Pennsylvania state line, illustrating how the topography of Shoemaker Mountain and Narrow Hill ignores political boundaries.