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1952 Map of Genesee Junction

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Genesee Junction
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 serves as the central artery for this 1952 topographic study, carving a path through Chili, Henrietta, and Wheatland. The landscape is defined by its complex transportation network, where historical rail lines like the Penn Central, Lehigh Valley, and Erie Lackawanna converge at Genesee Junction. This era of growth is captured in the newly-laid New York State Thruway cutting across the terrain, contrasting with older rural landmarks such as Methodist Hill Ch and several numbered schoolhouses.

Local genealogy is well-supported by the detailed mapping of burial sites including Maplewood Cem, Bushman Cem, and Grove Place Cem. The map also identifies industrial and utility features like the Rush Reservoir and the Radio Sta WHAM installation. From the wetlands of Cedar Swamp to the elevation of Groundhog Hill, the map documents a transition from a traditional river-and-rail economy toward modern suburban development.