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1942 Map of Genoa

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Genoa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Salmon Creek and its tributary Little Salmon Creek carve through the agricultural landscape of southern Cayuga County, shaping the settlement patterns of the mid-20th century. The area is defined by a dense network of hamlets and crossroad communities, including Genoa, Venice Center, and King Ferry. This 1942 survey shows a highly organized rural society, where numerous schoolhouses like School No 6 and School No 4 are strategically placed for the surrounding farmsteads.

Local history and genealogy are preserved through several family and community landmarks, such as Ridgeway Cem and Palmer Cem. The terrain is marked by prominent rises like Bennett Hill and Miller Hill, while the convergence of waterways at the Forks of the Creeks highlights the natural drainage that dictated early road placement. Settlements like Goodyear Corners and Stewart Corners further illustrate the traditional land divisions that persisted into the post-war era.