1926 Map of Wellsville

About this map

The Genesee River valley serves as the primary corridor for development in this southern Allegany County region, where the Erie RR and Liberty Highway converge at the village of Wellsville. This survey shows a landscape defined by its upland plateaus and the deep drainages of Dyke Creek and Chenunda Creek. Smaller communities and historic crossroad settlements like Stannards Corners, Whitesville, and Hallsport dot the valleys, supported by a dense network of numbered school districts that reach into more remote areas like Irish Settlement. Notable landmarks such as Weidrich Bridge and Stone Dam mark the era's infrastructure, while the map preserves the exact names of dozens of family-associated topographical features, including Vandermark Creek and Crowner Brook. The southern boundary reveals the intersection of New York state with the Pennsylvania line, showcasing the early rural economy of Spring Mills and Shongo.