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1942 Map of Middlesex

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

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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Canandaigua Lake dominates the western edge of this 1942 survey, where steep shoreline points like Whiskey Pt and Seneca Pt define the glacial landscape of the Finger Lakes. The settlement of Middlesex serves as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural uplands, connected by the Lehigh Valley railroad line. To the south, the West River flows through the High Tor Game Management Area near Woodville, marking a significant transition from open water to marshy lowlands and forested ridges like South Hill.

Genealogists and local historians can find a high density of rural infrastructure, including multiple district schools such as School No 7 and School No 2. Several family-named landmarks and burial grounds are documented, including Cove Cem, Wolven Cem, and Johnson Cem. The detailed road network, from Vine Valley Road to the Lower Road, illustrates the mid-century connectivity of hamlets like Vine Valley and Overacker Corners.