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1952 Map of Mendon Ponds

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Mendon Ponds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Mendon Ponds Park anchors the southern portion of this landscape, showcasing a series of distinct glacial kettles including Hundred Acre Pond, Deep Pond, and the curiously named Devils Bathtub. This area represents a transition from the dense urban expansion of West Brighton and the institutional complexes of the State Hospital and Iola Sanitarium to the suburban and rural stretches of Henrietta and Pittsford. The Erie Canal cuts through the northern half, passing the Cartersville Guard Gate and winding toward East Rochester.

Mid-century growth is evident in the burgeoning residential developments and the established academic and religious sites like St John Fisher College and the Nazareth Convent and Normal School. The era's transportation network is prominently defined by the New York State Thruway bisecting the region, while older rail lines like the Lehigh Valley RR still serve the Henrietta Station area, illustrating the layered infrastructure of Monroe County.