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Located in Western New York's scenic uplands, Cattaraugus County is a
panorama of thriving communities, rolling farmlands, forests and
picturesque waterways. Its wooded hilltops overlook valleys sculptured
by glaciers of the Ice Age.
The Allegheny River flows through the southern towns, two cities and the
Seneca Nation of Indians Reservation. This river offers recreation to
thousands of fishermen, campers, boaters, and others along its banks and
tributaries.
Cattaraugus Creek forms a major portion of the northern
boundary of Cattaraugus County. This Creek runs through the spectacular
"forever wild" Zoar Valley.
The scenery of the valley's gorge creates a
narrow steep-walled canyon, while the valley offers a preserve for
picnicking, sightseeing, hiking, fishing, and "white water" rafting.
Both Rock City Park in the Town of Olean, and Little Rock City within
the Town of Little Valley, provide majestic geological formations
offering a prehistoric experience which attracts geologists,
naturalists, rock hounds, and the curious.
Golden sunshine and sparkling waters offer endless opportunities for
boating, fishing, and camping such as can be experienced at Onoville
Marina, Rainbow Lake, Lime Lake, and Harwood Lake.
During the winter, the hillsides are alive with skiers and snowmobilers
at Holiday Valley ("The Aspen of the East"), Holimont, and Allegany
State Park.
Scattered throughout the County's 1,336 square miles of land, are
thirteen villages, thirty-two townships, and two cities.
