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1951 Map of Caledonia

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Caledonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Oatka Creek and the Genesee River define the winding geography of this Western New York region, where the intersection of five major rail lines once powered the local economy. The network includes the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Erie Railroad, and Lackawanna Railroad, serving established industrial and agricultural hubs like Le Roy, Caledonia, and Geneseo. The landscape is dotted with several family and community landmarks, such as Sinclair Hill and Finnegan Hill, alongside institutional fixtures like the State Teachers College and the Armory.

Evidence of the area's geological resources is seen in the Gas Field west of York and the scattered Gravel Pit operations near the river. Rural life is anchored by small settlements like Fowlerville and Retsof, the latter being home to the Retsof Central Sch. Public spaces like Boyd-Parker State Park and the Livingston Country Club offer a look at the mid-century recreational footprint of the Genesee Valley.