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2010 Map of Houghton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Houghton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The Genesee River carves through the eastern portion of this landscape, anchoring the academic and residential hub of Houghton. This area is defined by its educational and aquatic landmarks, featuring the campus of Houghton College and its associated Houghton College Airport. To the south, the engineering of the Caneadea Dam manages Rushford Lake, creating a recreation-focused shoreline that includes Balcom Beach and the community of Hillcrest.

Genealogists will find several distinct burial grounds scattered throughout the rural townships, from the Hume Village Cemetery in the northeast to the Podonque Cemetery and White Cemetery in the west. The terrain between settlements like Centerville, Higgins, and Caneadea is a network of farm roads and creeks, including Sixtown Creek and Cold Creek, reflecting a long-standing agricultural tradition evident at sites like Hoffman Farms. Small aviation outposts like Plane Haven Airport underscore the region's rural character at the start of the 21st century.