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1980 Map of Wolcottsville

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Wolcottsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Tonawanda Creek winds through the heart of this Western New York landscape, marking the natural boundary between Niagara and Erie counties. In the early 1980s, this area retained its agricultural and rural character, anchored by the crossroad settlements of Wolcottsville and Akron. The drainage patterns of Black Creek, Murder Creek, and Mud Creek define the low-lying terrain, while the Conrail rail corridor and a network of named country lanes like Kelkenberg Road and Rapids Road facilitate transport across the plains.

Local heritage is well-preserved through several ecclesiastical and memorial sites, including St Michaels Ch, Trinity Ch, and the St Ignatius Retreat House. Genealogists may find value in the locations of Danser Cem, Elridge Cem, and Beeman Cem, which are scattered among former milling centers such as Swifts Mills. The map also highlights established community spaces like Akron Falls Park and Beeman Creek Park, illustrating the balance between working land and public recreation.