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1902 Map of Genoa

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Genoa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1902
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1902

About this map

Cayuga Lake dominates this turn-of-the-century landscape, serving as a primary corridor for commerce and travel in central New York. The map delineates a clear Steamboat Route and several Ferry crossings that connected the eastern and western shores before modern bridge infrastructure. Along the eastern bluffs, the Lehigh Valley Railroad winds through the hills, supporting agricultural hubs like King Ferry and Poplar Ridge.

Educational and natural landmarks are prominent, including the lakeside grounds of Wells College in the north and the dramatic Taughannic Falls near the southern boundary. The topography reveals a network of deeply cut ravines formed by tributaries such as Paine Creek and Salmon Creek. Local life at this time centered on small crossroads like Venice Center, Lansingville, and East Genoa, providing a detailed look at the rural settlement patterns of Cayuga and Tompkins counties before the expansion of the regional highway system.