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1971 Map of Rochester East

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Rochester East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Lake Ontario shoreline meets the deep indentation of Irondequoit Bay on this survey of eastern Rochester and its lakefront suburbs. The landscape is defined by the contrast between the dense urban grid of Rochester and the expansive recreational green space of Durand-Eastman Park. Transportation patterns are shifting during the 1970s, as shown by the network of heavy rail including the B & O and Penn Central lines alongside modern highway corridors like Route 104.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the sprawling grounds of Riverside Cemetery and Holy Sepulchre Cemetery near the Genesee River to dozens of neighborhood parochial and public schools. Unique coastal enclaves such as Sea Breeze, German Village, and Windsor Beach represent the area's history as a regional summer destination, while the southern reaches show the development of Brighton around landmarks like Pinnacle Hill and the Eastman School of Music.