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1951 Map of Macedon

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Macedon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The New York State Barge Canal (Erie Canal) serves as the industrial backbone of this mid-century landscape, cutting a path through Macedon and past Wayneport. This era shows a transition where the historic Erie waterway and the New York Central Railroad operate in parallel, supporting small agricultural and industrial centers. The map preserves the names of numerous local districts, including Farmington (Pumpkin Hook) and Yellow Mills, along with a dense network of numbered schoolhouses such as School No 9 and School No 12.

Topographically, the area is defined by several drumlins and hills, most notably Science Hill and Dynamite Hill. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds like Salem Cem and Macedon Center Cem, as well as small enclaves like Brownsville and Cator Corners. The survey also captures the active infrastructure of the day, including Lock No 30 and the Walworth Station rail hub.