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1943 Map of Bristol Springs

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Bristol Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Honeoye Lake defines the western edge of this Ontario County landscape, where steep glacial topography creates dramatic elevation changes. The Finger Lakes region is captured here during the 1940s, revealing a rural network of schoolhouses and small settlements such as Bristol Springs and South Bristol. Local family names and community centers are anchored by landmarks like the Purdy Cem and the Hunt Hollow Cem, while five numbered schoolhouses, including School No 11 and School No 8, indicate the distribution of the population across the hills.

Transportation patterns of the mid-20th century are evident in the Naples Branch Railroad following the valley floor near Naples. The terrain is marked by significant features like The Jumpoff and Gannett Hill, alongside deep incisions like Briggs Gully. This survey provides a precise look at the rural infrastructure before late-century development, including several Gas Wells and established routes like West Lake Road and Gulick Road.