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1972 Map of Mount Morris

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Mount Morris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Genesee River carves a dramatic path through the heart of Livingston and Wyoming counties, dominated by the engineering presence of the Mount Morris Dam and its upstream reservoir. This 1970s survey captures the landscape as it transitioned into a major recreation and water management corridor, with the extensive grounds of Letchworth State Park flanking the river's deep gorge. The village of Mount Morris serves as a local hub, shown with its proximity to the Erie-Lackawanna railroad line and the Mt Morris Hospital.

Smaller settlements and rural landmarks provide rich detail for local history, including Simmons Corners and Brooks Grove. Genealogists can locate Glenwood Cem and the Central Sch, while the grid of family-named roads like Tallman Road and Guile Road reveals the 20th-century agricultural footprint. The map also tracks industrial features like the Powerplant and various Gravel Pits that supported the local economy.