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1899 Map of Westfield

USGS Topo · Published 1938

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Lake Erie defines the northern edge of this Chautauqua County landscape, where the narrow coastal plain transitions into the steep ridges of the Ripley and Westfield districts. At the turn of the century, the region's economy was anchored by a dense corridor of transportation infrastructure squeezed between the shoreline and the hills. Three major rail lines, including the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern R. R. and the New York Chicago and St Louis R. R., parallel the coast, facilitating the movement of goods through settlements like Forsyth and Ripley. Inland, the terrain rises sharply toward the village of Mayville, which sits near the head of the Inlet. This topography created a distinct settlement pattern where coastal ports like Barcelona served as gateways at the mouth of Chautauqua Creek, while upland hamlets such as Volusia and Lombard remained isolated by the deeply carved ravines of the lake's tributaries.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1899
Date Published1938
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.1 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain