1943 Map of Mount Morris

About this map

The Genesee River cuts a deep, winding path through this 1943 landscape, forming a dramatic natural boundary between the townships of Leicester, Perry, Mount Morris, and Castile. Mapped by the Army Map Service during the early 1940s, the terrain shows a transition from the structured street grid of Mount Morris and the edge of Perry to the dispersed rural crossroads that define the region's agricultural character. Small settlements such as Simmons Corners, Ridge, and Brooks Grove appear as vital local hubs connected by a network of unimproved dirt and secondary roads. In the southeast, the Pennsylvania railroad line follows the course of Keshequa Cr, highlighting the importance of the river valleys for mid-century transportation. Notable water features like the Silver Lake Outlet and Buck Run Creek drain into the main river channel, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Wyoming and Livingston County border area.