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The Town of Portland (pop. 5500)
has an area of approximately 28 square miles, its
northern boundary edges beautiful Lake Erie. Two miles
back is a clayey-loam soil  area and stretching back for another
mile is a rich gravel soil. The surface then rises to a
hilly ridge forming the beautiful Chautauqua Hills a part
of the great water shed which forms the continental
divide for our county, elevation 1800 feet.Populated Areas: There are four concentrated populated areas lying within the township. Village of Brocton (pop. 1500) is an
incorporated village lying within the Portland Hamlet of Portland lies one mile west of the
Village of Brocton centering along Route 20. A post
office, convenient stores, eating establishment,
greenhouse, auto repair shop, and one church are located
in this area. Greencrest and Van Buren Point lies on the Lake Erie Shoreline along Route 5. Lying on the Lake makes this areas population increase during the summer months although more people are discovering this area as a fine place to live year round. West Portland Once a busy stage coach stop, this area of the Town remains a concentrated residential area with a mobile home park and a church. Remaining Township The remainder of the Town
consists of rural residences, large |
Township. The
business district centering along Route 20, consists of
convenient stores, specialty shops, auto repair shops,
used car dealerships, eating establishments, a post
office and bank. Five churches of different denominations
are also located within the village.
farms and
several mobile home parks. A state correctional facility
also lies within the Township and a privately owned 9
hole golf course.