2019 Map of Kent

About this map

The Erie Canal cuts through the southern landscape of Orleans County, passing through the historic village of Albion and the local crossroads of Gaines Basin. This agricultural region is defined by the winding course of Oak Orchard Creek as it flows north toward Lake Ontario, crossing beneath the Oak Orchard Creek Bridge at Carlton. The shoreline is a series of landings and seasonal settlements, including Point Breeze, Rock Ledge Beach, and Jones Beach, separated by the prominent Brighton Cliff. Inland, a network of rural hamlets like Sawyer, Kent, and Childs are connected by historical thoroughfares such as Ridge Rd W. Genealogists can find numerous family and community burial grounds documented here, from Union Cem and Standish Cem to the lakeside Brown Cem. Small-scale aviation and local commerce appear in the landscape at Gaines Valley Aviation and Dawn Patrol Aviation, illustrating the modern character of this traditional farming community.