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1942 Map of Lodi

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Lodi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The eastern shores of Seneca Lake define the western edge of this 1942 survey, where the steep glacial slopes rise toward the high agricultural plateaus of Lodi and Hector. The Lehigh Valley railroad cuts a diagonal path across the landscape, serving as a vital artery for local industry with stops at Lodi Station and the lakeside village of Caywood. This era of the Finger Lakes region is characterized by a dense network of one-room schoolhouses, including School No 11, School No 7, and the uniquely named Round Sch, reflecting the localized nature of rural education before modern district consolidation.

Farming hamlets and crossroads settlements like Townsendville, Lodi Center, and Cat Elbow Corner are connected by a grid of dirt and light-duty roads. Natural landmarks such as Silver Thread Falls and the prominence of Butcher Hill break the undulating terrain, while local genealogy is rooted in the presence of the West Lodi Cem and Valois Cem. The map provides a precise look at the transition from the lakeside orchards and vineyards to the uplands of the Backbone ridge.