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1950 Map of Byron

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Byron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Black Creek winds through a landscape of drumlins and wetlands in this mid-century Genesee County survey, characterized by the expansive Byron Bergen Swamp Wildlife Sanctuary. The settlement pattern follows the railroad and early thoroughfares, with Byron and South Byron serving as central hubs connected by the Conrail line and an Old Railroad Grade. To the south, Morganville sits near the banks of Bigelow Creek, while the northeast corner is anchored by North Bergen.

Genealogists will find a significant distribution of local burial grounds, including the curiously named Sodom Cem, along with North Byron, Walkers Cem, Morganville Cem, and Langworthy Cem. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Pumpkin Hill and Tower Hill, while water features like Godfrey Pond and Mill Pond suggest a history of local water management and recreation. Revisions from the late 1970s, shown in purple, capture the addition of modern infrastructure like a Trailer Park and an Airfield.