2016 Map of Kent

About this map

The Erie Canal cuts through the southern reach of this landscape, marking the northern edge of Albion and passing beneath the Gaines Basin Road Bridge. This corridor, a historic artery of New York commerce, contrasts with the agricultural patterns and small hamlets like Childs, Five Corners, and Kent that define the inland territory. Moving toward the shoreline of Lake Ontario, the terrain is shaped by the winding path of Oak Orchard Creek, which flows past Waterport Station and under the Oak Orchard Creek Bridge at Point Breeze. Family and community history is anchored by several rural burial grounds, including Gaines Cem, Standish Cem, and Brown Cem. The northern edge is dominated by the lakefront and the Lake Ontario State Pkwy, connecting recreation spots like Jones Beach and Rock Ledge Beach. The presence of Gaines Valley Aviation and Dawn Patrol Aviation highlights the modern utilization of these open coastal plains.