1960 Map of Rochester

About this map

Rochester anchors this regional perspective of the Lake Ontario shoreline, where the industrial and transport networks of mid-century New York meet the maritime geography of the international border. The landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the New York Central railroad, which links established manufacturing centers like Fulton and Newark to the bustling port at Rochester. Along the northern coast, the military presence at Picton R C A F and several lighthouses, including the Presqu'ile Point Lighthouse and Peter Point Lighthouse, underscore the strategic and navigational importance of these waters during the Cold War era.