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1950 Map of Caledonia

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Caledonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Genesee River snakes through the landscape of the Genesee Valley, defining the rural character and industrial heritage of this portion of Livingston County. A dense network of railroads, including the Lehigh Valley, Erie RR, and Baltimore and Ohio, converge at Caledonia, highlighting its historical importance as a transit hub. The map reveals the industrial footprints of the era, such as a Quarry and the Cement Plant Pond north of Caledonia.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-linked landmarks and early settlements like Canawaugus, Ashantee, and Inverness. Several burial grounds are meticulously documented, from the St Agnes Cem in Avon to the Scottish Cem and Inverness Cem, preserving the location of early pioneer and religious sites. The presence of the Fairgrounds and multiple schools, including School No 9, provides a clear view of the mid-century community structure.