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1940 Map of Ida

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Ida
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

Monroe County farmland and small rural hubs are captured here just before the mid-century, as surveyed by R. E. Altenhofen. The settlement of Ida serves as a central point, situated along the New York Central railroad line that cuts diagonally through the townships. The map reveals an intricate network of local education and faith, with numerous small schoolhouses like Bridge Sch, King Sch, and Maple Grove Sch dotting the landscape to serve the surrounding farmsteads.

Drainage and irrigation are prominent features of the terrain, with named systems such as North Branch Willow Run, Heitz Drain, and Sackett Drain branching across the fields toward the Raisin River. This survey provides a precise look at the transition from the village centers of Maybee and Strasburg to the outlying family farms and cemeteries, including the Doty Cem and Immanuel Cem, which remain essential markers for local genealogical research.