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1898 Map of Rochester

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Rochester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1901
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1901

About this map

The Genesee River serves as the central artery for this late-19th-century industrial and transportation hub, dividing the dense urban grid of Rochester before flowing north into Lake Ontario. This period captures a complex logistics network where the storied Erie Canal intersects with a massive concentration of rail lines, including the New York Central and Hudson River R. R. and the Lehigh Valley R. R. (Rochester Br.).

Beyond the city center, the landscape transitions into established townships like Brighton and Irondequoit, with prominent elevations at Pinnacle Hill and Cobb Hill overlooking the river valley. To the east, the deeply carved shoreline of Irondequoit Bay is home to seasonal destinations such as Glen Haven, while the northern lakefront features emerging summer spots like Windsor Beach and Forest Lawn, reachable by the Ontario Electric R. R.