1952 Map of Hilton

About this map

Lake Ontario shorelines define the northern edge of this Monroe County landscape, where a string of seasonal and permanent waterfront settlements like Benedict Beach and Lighthouse Beach sit tucked behind the Hogback ridge. Further inland, the village of Hilton serves as the primary hub, situated where the Penn Central railroad tracks cross Salmon Creek. The map documents a dense network of early 20th-century education and community life, preserved through numerous schoolhouse locations such as School No 12, School No 5, and School No 9. Agricultural and transit history is visible in the transition from rural crossroads like Bartlett Corners and Collamer to mid-century developments like the Hilton Airport and various landing strips. Local waterways including West Creek and Moorman Creek cut through the townships of Hamlin, Parma, and Clarkson, illustrating the drainage patterns that shaped the area's farming layout.