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1931 Map of Rochester East

Name: 1931 Topographic Map of Rochester East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

The Genesee River serves as the western boundary for this 1931 survey, which captures the northward expansion of the city toward the shores of Lake Ontario. High-density residential grids are visible emerging south of Durand-Eastman Park, while the eastern portion of the map is defined by the deep, irregular shoreline of Irondequoit Bay. This era of development is marked by the presence of numerous neighborhood schools, including Rogers Sch, Franklin Sch, and St Margaret Mary Sch, indicating a rapidly growing suburban population.

Industrial and maritime heritage is evident at the river mouth near Ontario Beach, where the Genesee Lighthouse and Windsor Beach stand as prominent landmarks. Along the bay, smaller settlements such as Newport, Glen Haven, and Bay View occupy the sheltered coves, including Ides Cove and Devils Cove. The interior landscape transitions from the developed city core to the wooded terrain surrounding Twelve Corner Pond and the high ground of Cobb Hill, reflecting the early 20th-century balance between urban growth and preserved green spaces like the Rochester Country Club.