1971 Map of Fairport

About this map

The Erie Canal cuts through the heart of this landscape, anchoring the bustling villages of Fairport and East Rochester during a period of significant suburban expansion. The 1971 surveying reveals a transition from these dense village centers to the high ridges of Turk Hill and Baker Hill, where the topography reflects the glacial history of the Irondequoit watershed. The transportation corridor is particularly complex, showing the modern New York State Thruway intersecting with the historic Penn Central and the legacy of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Grade. Genealogists will find notable detail in the suburban reaches, from the expansive White Haven Memorial Park to smaller sites like Water Cem. The map also captures several distinct hamlets and crossroad settlements such as Bushnell Basin, Egypt, and Fishers, alongside numerous educational institutions like Fairport High Sch and Brown Jr High Sch.