The Genesee River and the eastern expanses of Rochester dominate this modern survey, revealing a landscape defined by significant cultural landmarks and waterfront activity. The map traces the dense urban grid transitioning into the suburban communities of Brighton and Twelve Corners to the south, while the northern reaches highlight the recreational and residential shoreline of Lake Ontario at Sea Breeze and Oklahoma Beach. This area is notable for its concentration of significant burial grounds and educational institutions, including the expansive Mt Hope Cem, Holy Sepulchre Cem, and the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity Sch. Significant historical preservation is evident near the George Eastman House and the Landmark Society of Western New York, while modern infrastructure like the Frederick Douglass-Susan B Anthony Memorial Bridge anchors the downtown river crossing. The eastern boundary is marked by the winding waters of Irondequoit Bay, which is spanned by the Irondequoit Bay Bridge.
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1895 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · Ontario Beach
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Ontario Beach
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Macedon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Ontario Beach
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Mendon Ponds
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1931 · Rochester West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000