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1952 Map of Fairport

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Fairport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Erie Canal cuts a distinctive path through the heart of Monroe County in the early 1950s, serving as the historical and industrial anchor for Fairport and East Rochester. This period shows a landscape in transition, where established village grids meet the expanding suburbs and preserved recreational spaces like Powder Mill Park and the White Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. The presence of three major rail lines—the New York Central RR, West Shore RR, and Lehigh Valley RR—highlights the area's role as a critical transportation corridor.

Smaller hamlets such as Egypt, Bushnell Basin, and Railroad Mills retain their identity alongside numerous rural schoolhouses, including School No 10 and School No 4. The terrain is defined by the significant rise of Baker Hill and the winding course of Irondequoit Creek, while specialized infrastructure like the Bushnell Basin Guard Gate and Knapps Bridge illustrate the engineering required to manage the historic waterway.