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1904 Map of Honeoye

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Honeoye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

Honeoye Lake and Conesus Lake anchor this 1904 survey, which captures the Fingers Lakes region during a period of intense rail expansion and agricultural maturity. The landscape is defined by the deep north-south glaciation of the lake basins, contrasted by a dense network of early 20th-century transportation lines. Hubs like Honeoye Falls, Avon, and Lima are shown at their industrial peaks, connected by several branches of the Lehigh Valley and Erie R.R. railroads.

Local genealogists can trace the rural layout of townships like Richmond and Livonia, where small settlements such as Allens Hill and Richmond Mills persist alongside prominent landmarks like Cemetery Hill. The detailed surveying by J.H. Jennings also highlights numerous lakefront points, including Eagle Pt. and McPherson Pt., providing a clear view of the shoreline before modern development altered the seasonal and residential character of these waters.