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1950 Map of Caledonia

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Caledonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Genesee River carves a winding path through this mid-century landscape where Livingston and Monroe counties meet. The area is defined by a dense intersection of rail infrastructure, including the Pennsylvania RR, Erie RR, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR, which converge near the village of Caledonia. This transportation network supported local industry, evidenced by the Quarry and Cement Plant Pond located between Caledonia and Mumford.

Local history is preserved in several rural burial grounds such as the Scottish Cem and Inverness Cem, reflecting the ethnic heritage of early settlers in the towns of York and Avon. From the small community of Canawaugus on the riverbank to the tracks at Menzie Crossing, the map documents a transition from industrial rail hubs to the surrounding agricultural uplands of Collings Hill and Finnegan Hill.