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1951 Map of Livonia

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Livonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Conesus Lake anchors this mid-century landscape, its shoreline dotted with a series of distinct landings and small seasonal communities including Sleggs Landing, Sunny Shores, and Excelsior Springs. The village of Livonia serves as a central hub, connected to the surrounding countryside by the Erie RR and Lehigh Valley RR, which intersect at Conesus Lake Junction. This rail network underscores the era's transport economy, facilitating movement between the lakeside resorts and the upland agricultural areas.

Local genealogy and history are well-represented by numerous family and community landmarks, such as Mt Pleasant Cem and St Michaels Cem. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Stone Hill and Jakman Hill, which overlook the glacial valley. The map reveals a transition from the concentrated village life in Lakeville and Livonia Center to the more dispersed rural reaches of Groveland and Conesus.