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1900 Map of Macedon

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Macedon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Lake Ontario borders the northern edge of this landscape, where early 20th-century orchards and small hamlets like Lakeside and Furnaceville established a footing. Further south, the industrial and transport corridor between Fairport and Macedon highlights a dense network of moving goods and people. The Barge Canal follows a parallel path with the West Shore RR and the New York Central and Hudson River RR, illustrating the critical role of this waterway and rail belt in connecting upstate New York markets.

Glacial topography is prominent throughout the terrain, visible in features like Turk Hill and Baker Hill rising above the surrounding drumlin fields. Notable local hubs such as Webster, Penfield, and Ontario are shown at a time when they served as essential rail stops and agricultural centers. Genealogists may find value in locating small, named sites like Walworth Station, Egypt, and Bushnell Basin, which represent the early settlement pattern of Monroe and Wayne counties.