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1935 Map of Rochester East

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Rochester East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The dense grid of Rochester meets the intricate eastern shoreline of Irondequoit Bay in this mid-1930s survey. The landscape transitions from the urban core and industrial sites like the Genesee Dock along the Genesee River to the resort-oriented communities of Sea Breeze and White City on the Lake Ontario waterfront. The map captures a significant educational and social infrastructure, featuring numerous named institutions such as the Benjamin Franklin Sch and the Laurelton Sch.

To the south, Brighton and the high ground of Pinnacle Hill overlook a burgeoning suburban landscape marked by the Rochester Country Club and the prominent Cobbs Hill Reservoir. The east side of the bay, including West Webster, remains notably less developed, defined by steep ravines and points like Inspiration Point and Devils Cove. This document provides a look at the region’s topography before the expansion of post-war housing, preserving the locations of early 20th-century landmarks like the Windsor Beach (Claverhouse PO).